Joan of Arc Square

Place Jeanne-d'Arc, on the edge of Gallo-Roman Metz

Formerly called Place des Quatre Maisons, Place Jeanne-d'Arc marks the edge of Gallo-Roman Metz. Laid out at the beginning of the twentieth century, it is full of history. The Metz audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this square, a witness of the ancient origins of the city.

A square laid out in 1905

Place Jeanne-d'Arc, formerly Place des Quatre Maisons, was laid out in 1905 during the enlargement of the nearby Sainte-Ségolène church. It marks the edge of the former Gallo-Roman Metz, recalling the ancient origins of the city. Lined with fine façades, it offers a pleasant setting full of history, away from the bustle of the centre.

What to see

Here you enjoy the fine façades, the peaceful atmosphere and the proximity of the Sainte-Ségolène church. The square recalls the limits of the ancient city and its thousand-year history. It is a stop for lovers of history, during a walk in the centre of Metz.

Practical information

Place Jeanne-d'Arc lies in the heart of the historic centre of Metz, near the Sainte-Ségolène church, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The square is discovered during a walk in the centre.

What was the former name of Place Jeanne-d'Arc?

Place des Quatre Maisons; it was laid out in 1905 and marks the edge of the former Gallo-Roman Metz.

Where is Place Jeanne-d'Arc in Metz?

In the heart of the historic centre of Metz, near the Sainte-Ségolène church.