Hôtel de ville

The Hôtel de Ville is a municipal building in Metz, Moselle, northeast France, standing on the Place D'Armes. It was designated a monument historique by the French government in 1922.

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Opening hours: Monday—Friday 8:00 AM—noon and 1:00 PM—5:00 PM
Type: Town hall
Description: town hall in Metz, France
Also known as: “Hôtel de ville de Metz” and “Hôtel de Ville, Metz”
Address: 1 Place d’Armes - Jacques-François Blondel, Metz, 57000

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Metz Cathedral and Place d’Armes.

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 construction of the present Gothic cathedral began in the 13th century.

Place d’Armes

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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. Museums of Metz is situated 240 metres northeast of Hôtel de ville.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metz and Ancienne Ville.

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.