Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
One of France's tallest Gothic cathedrals, with a vast expanse of stained glass, some of it by Marc Chagall.
Metz, France
Metz: airports, things to do and where to stay
Metz, in Lorraine, is a city of golden Jaumont stone on the Moselle, with a Gothic cathedral famed for its stained glass and the Centre Pompidou-Metz. Nancy and its Place Stanislas are about 40 minutes away.
Metz airports
From the airport to central Metz
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport is about 17 km from central Metz.
Navettes DMA Dupasquier
Shuttles timed with flights to Metz, Nancy, Lorraine TGV station and Pont-à-Mousson. Online booking only, at least 24 h in advance.
Taxi
Taxis wait in a dedicated lane outside the terminal; booking is advisable. Metz is about 25 min away and Nancy about 40 min.
Metz
Things to do in Metz
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Branch of the Centre Pompidou devoted to modern and contemporary art, under a striking roof shaped like a Chinese hat.
Porte des Allemands
Medieval fortified gate over the River Seille, with towers and a bridge, a remnant of the old city walls.
Place Saint-Louis
Medieval square with golden-stone arcades, once home to money changers and now full of café terraces.
Temple Neuf
Neo-Romanesque Protestant church on an island in the Moselle, one of the most photographed views of Metz.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Metz?
Metz is served by Metz-Nancy-Lorraine (ETZ).
How far is the airport from central Metz?
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport is about 17 km from central Metz.
How do I get from the airport to central Metz?
From Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport you can take Navettes DMA Dupasquier (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Metz?
Highlights of Metz include Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz, Centre Pompidou-Metz, Porte des Allemands, Place Saint-Louis, and Temple Neuf.
Photo credits
- Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz: Patrick from Compiègne, France, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Centre Pompidou-Metz: FrDr, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Porte des Allemands: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Saint-Louis: JuJu939, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Temple Neuf: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons