Full Day Private Historical Tour in Metz

You will appreciate seeing new places in the company of a local expert who offers more personal attention and the type of unique experiences that you won’t find with a large group tour. Metz Metropole, a creative and sustainable European destination, will charm you with the wealth of its heritage and its dynamism. Close to Luxembourg and Germany, less than an hour and a half from Paris by fast train, it is a superbly gastronomic city. Extension to Verdun, Alsace, Luxembourg possible on request. It is historic, architecturally glorious, home to a Cathedral which has the largest expanse of stained glass windows in the world, Gallo-Roman remains, medieval streets, 18th century French squares, the Imperial District and contemporary architecture. Finish your day with a Mosel wine tasting.

The 800 years old Gothic Cathedral in Metz, has amazing stained glass windows by Chagall and is built from yellow Jaumont limestone.

Its architecture is spectacular. Thoughtfully designed, it offers a vast area that hosts wide-ranging exhibitions. More than a museum, Pompidou-Metz creates a sensorial relationship with the environment.

The originality of the Musée de La Cour d'Or is due to its re-creation of the universe of the ancient and medieval city's inhabitants. A real site museum, the Cour d'Or contains Gallo-Roman thermal baths, a medieval granary, an ancient church and a 17th century staircase: these architectural elements provide a framework which is symbiotically linked to the collections, and are masterfully imposing.

This is a walking tour, I will meet you in Metz train station or pick you up at your hotel. Visit Metz train station, an imposing neo-Roman style building, built during the German annexation. Elected as the most beautiful train station in France multiple times. Discover Centre Pompidou-Metz, a contemporary art exhibition space Visit Imperial District, created following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 when the fate of Metz changed dramatically. Optional lunch to taste the local gastronomy Visit the Saint-Etienne Cathedral, one of the tallest cathedrals in France Visit the medieval part of town and museum End your day with a Mosel wine tasting.

The Germans' Gate is a medieval bridge castle and city gate in Metz, France. It is "a relic of the medieval fortifications, with two 13th c. round towers and two gun bastions of the 15th c.

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