Book a Flight to Metz

Built at the confluence of rivers Moselle and Seille, the capital of Lorraine is a work of art made of Jaumont golden stone and an exciting “City of History and Art”. Travel with Aegean Airlines to Metz and live a dreamy fairytale in the footsteps of Verlaine, Rabelais and Chagall.

The major attractions of Metz

Among picturesque neighbourhoods, green parks and romantic canals, you will have the chance to marvel monuments and attractions of unique cultural value.

• Metz will start fascinating you as soon as you visit its historic centre, a unique complex of narrow cobbled streets and beautiful old buildings. The central square (Place d’Armes) is dominated by the towering cathedral of the city (Cathédrale Saint- Étienne), a jewel of Gothic architecture. Its exquisite stained glass windows, some of which by Chagall himself, have earned it the title of “The Good Lord’s Lantern”. In the same area you will find the magnificent Museum of Art and History (La Cour d'Or) with rare artefacts from the Gallo-Roman and medieval period. Opposite the cathedral, the two hallmark buildings of Metz stand out on a small island on Moselle river, the Opera (1752) of classical architecture and the neo-Romanesque church of Temple Neuf.
• The imperial district (Quartier Impérial) is a sublime conception of the Emperor Wilhelm II, during the German period of Metz. In the streets around the majestic Foch avenue, you will see a dazzling architectural composition of classic French mansions, teutonic sculptures and fine art nouveau buildings unfold before your eyes. One of this area's other gems is the neo-Romanesque Train Station (1908) and a little further the amazing contemporary Centre Pompidou - Metz (2010) art museum designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban.

Trip ideas around Metz

The historical province of Lorraine is rich in natural and cultural treasures.

Built on Meurthe river, the historic city of Nancy impresses with its urban design and neoclassical architecture. The city's landmark is the monumental square Stanislas, a monument of UNESCO Heritage. Built between 1752 and 1756, the square is a rare artistic achievement of Baroque and Rococo. You can marvel the magnificent gates with the gold -plated railings, the fountains with statues of Neptune and Amphitrite, the arch of triumph, and the unique buildings surrounding it, such as the Town Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.

With its architectural feast, its award-winning culinary scene, the insurmountable art collections and vibrant café culture, Metz is an all-time destination. Throughout August, the city turns into a huge beach along Plan D' Eau lake while celebrating the Montgolfiades Festival, Europe's largest gathering of hot air balloons. Travel with Aegean Airlines to Metz and discover the most beautiful travel secret of Europe.

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