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* 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
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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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Metz Flash Get away
From   1/1/2009  To   12/31/2009
Price   39€
A Gourmet City Break
From   1/1/2009  To   12/31/2009
Price   89€
Mirabel Plum & Montgolfier Balloon Festivals
From   1/1/2009  To   12/31/2009
Price   92€
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