Metz Hotels

Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region of France and located in the Moselle departement that borders Luxembourg and Germany. Due to his German heritage, and military tradition, Metz is quite an unliked town in France but most of the criticism about Metz is cliché. In fact, Metz is a unique town in France thanks to a great historical background and features a beautiful old town built using the Pierre de Jaumont, a local yellow colored limestone. Present-day capital of the Lorraine region, Metz (pronounced ‘mess') is a dignified city with stately public squares, shaded riverside parks, a large university and a lively, pedestrians-only commercial centre. Quite a few of the city's most impressive buildings date from the 48-year period when Metz was part of the German empire. The Gothic cathedral, with its stunning stained glass, is the most outstanding attraction; the city also has a truly excellent museum of antiquities and art.