Armes Square

Place d'Armes of Metz, a masterpiece of classical town planning

Place d'Armes was conceived at the end of the eighteenth century as the centrepiece of the development of the heart of Metz. Elegant and harmonious, it adjoins the cathedral. The Metz audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine classical square, in the centre of the city.

A square designed by Blondel

Laid out at the end of the eighteenth century according to the plans of the architect Jacques-François Blondel, Place d'Armes is a fine example of classical town planning. A vast rectangular square, it brings together the Town Hall and other elegant buildings, and adjoins Saint-Étienne Cathedral. Conceived as a centrepiece, it structures and embellishes the historic heart of Metz.

What to see

You admire the Town Hall, the classical façades and the harmony of this vast square, at the foot of the cathedral. The heart of the city, it hosts terraces, markets and activities. It is a central stop of Metz, ideal for grasping the elegance of classical town planning and reaching the main monuments.

Practical information

Place d'Armes lies in the heart of the historic centre of Metz, at the foot of the cathedral, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the Town Hall and the shops around have their own hours. The square is particularly lively during markets and events.

Who designed Place d'Armes of Metz?

The architect Jacques-François Blondel, at the end of the eighteenth century; it is a fine example of classical town planning, at the foot of the cathedral.

What is found on Place d'Armes of Metz?

The Town Hall, fine classical façades and the immediate proximity of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, in the heart of Metz.