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Located in Lorraine in northeastern France at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers. Metz impresses with the Centre Pompidou-Metz and the Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Étienne, which holds the world's largest collection of stained glass windows. The golden stone architecture of the old town and Lorraine cuisine make the city especially charming.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
8°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
18°
May
23°
Jun
24°
Jul
24°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
9°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
3h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
13d
Feb
13d
Mar
13d
Apr
12d
May
9d
Jun
9d
Jul
10d
Aug
11d
Sep
15d
Oct
16d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Metz as a Vacation Destination

Metz is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR, DE
Camping
Tent & caravan