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Metz
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Metz is a Lorraine city built around the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, whose stained-glass windows, including work by Marc Chagall, cover one of the largest expanses of any French cathedral. The Centre Pompidou-Metz, a satellite of the Paris museum, sits nearby and marks the city's modern-art side.
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Metz is a Lorraine city built around the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, whose stained-glass windows, including work by Marc Chagall, cover one of the largest expanses of any French cathedral. The Centre Pompidou-Metz, a satellite of the Paris museum, sits nearby and marks the city's modern-art side.
Country: FranceLanguage: FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Metz is a Lorraine city built around the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, whose stained-glass windows, including work by Marc Chagall, cover one of the largest expanses of any French cathedral. The Centre Pompidou-Metz, a satellite of the Paris museum, sits nearby and marks the city's modern-art side.
Best forGothic cathedral and stained-glass sightseeing; Centre Pompidou-Metz modern art; Moselle riverside walks
When to goSpring or autumn for mild weather; December for the Christmas market
Getting aroundWalkable centre; TGV station with fast links to Paris and Luxembourg; local Mettis bus network
Where to stayOld town near the cathedral for walkability to the main sights
Maybe skip ifYou want coastal or Mediterranean scenery
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