* Metz, Illuminated city, heritage city, garden city, enchanting Metz offers those on foot the promise of surprising walks through the town and along the ramparts. Metz boasts plenty of riches: one of the tallest Gothic cathedrals in the world, a heritage that combines history and contemporary art (Metz-Pompidou Centre from 2008)... Add to this its friendly population, and you have a charming destination.
* Not to be missed - Saint-Etienne Cathedral - Museums of the Gold Court - Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains church (dates back to around 400) - Saint-Louis square (medieval) - The 18th century squares: de la Comédie, d’Armes, Saint-Thiébault - Medieval churches: Saint-Maximin (stained glass windows by Cocteau), Saint-Martin, Saint-Eucaire, Saint-Vincent - The Roman and Medieval ramparts - The arsenal brilliantly transformed into an auditorium by Ricardo Bofill - The imperial district and the station square re-designed by comtemporary designers: Philippe Stark, Foster… - 34 km of walks on the banks of the Moselle and Seille rivers and 5 golf courses within a 25 km radius; - Local specialties: mirabelle, charcuterie, Moselle wines
* Experience Metz Dolce Duo - Metz is truly a glamour city. You will be seduced by its brilliance and elegance. - Week-end package: accommodation in a double room, gastronomic meal “Tables de Rabelais”,visit of the city, discount voucher booklet for shopping. Rate per person from € 79 in a 2-star hotel. - Your privilege: 1 welcome pack & 1 glass of Champagne included in the package.
* Festive Metz Mirabelle Festivities. From 25 August to 2 September 2007 Metz celebrates its emblematic fruit: coloured floats, election of a queen, spectacular Montgolfiades show, gourmet pauses around this blond and tasty little plum, lively evenings… Make sure you don’t miss this rendez-vous !
* Getting there - Train station: 3 hrs from Paris, - TGV as of June 2007 (82 mns from Paris) - Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (30mn from the city centre) - Luxembourg Airport (60 km from Metz) - Motorways: A4, A31 (330 km from Paris)
* Contact WEB OFFICE DE TOURISME DE METZ 2 place d’Armes BP 80367 57007 Metz Cedex 1 33 (0)3 87 55 53 76 Fax: 33 (0)3 87 36 59 43 tourisme@ot.mairie-metz.fr
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