Ancienne Ville

Ancienne Ville is a quarter in Metz, Moselle, Grand Est. Ancienne Ville is situated nearby to the quarter Metz-Centre, as well as near Les Îles.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Église Sainte-Ségolène de Metz and Museums of Metz.

Église Sainte-Ségolène de Metz

Church

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Église Sainte-Ségolène de Metz is a church.

Museums of Metz

Museum

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The Museum of Metz, in Metz, France, was founded in 1839. It is a labyrinthine organization of rooms, incorporating the ancient Petites Carmes Abbey, the Chèvremont granary, and the Trinitaires church.

Metz Cathedral

Church

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Metz Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Metz, the seat of the bishops of Metz. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen. The diocese dates back at least to the 4th century and the present cathedral building was begun in the early 14th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metz and Imperial Quarter of Metz.

Metz

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Metz is in the Lorraine region of France that borders Luxembourg and Germany. Metz and the rest of the region offer much to view of historical interest, as well as a well-rounded shopping scene, ranging from the low- to high-end and including a great Saturday farmers' market.

Imperial Quarter of Metz

Quarter

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The Imperial Quarter of Metz is a district of the city of Metz, in the région of Grand-Est, in eastern France, initially built between 1902 and 1914 by the government of the ruling German Wilhelmine Empire, during the period of annexation of Alsace-Lorraine.