Metz

metz 2000 Years of History

Fair or Dark ?

Italian or German ? Garden City or Fortress ?

Metz has always been a complex town that calls conventional judgments into question. To really get to know the city one needs to explore its 2,000 year history, stroll through its streets and discover the people who lived there.

A regional capital in the Middle Ages, then one of Europe's financial capitals, before becoming the world's largest fortress...

Metz has a fascinating history. But it is also a large city that has completely transformed itself in the last 50 years and shown its ability to deal with today's major challenges.

To explore the heart of the old city and its well-known avenues just follow the text and enjoy the photos in this book. It is an open sesame to a remarkable past !