Metz station

Metz station, a monumental railway palace

With its appearance of a cathedral or a castle, Metz station surprises all travellers. This imposing railway monument is often cited among the finest stations in France. The Metz audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this spectacular building, a witness of the German era of the city.

A monument of the German imperial era

Inaugurated at the beginning of the twentieth century, at the time when Metz was German, the station was built in a monumental neo-Romanesque style, intended to assert the power of the Empire. Built in sandstone and adorned with sculptures, it could also serve for the rapid transport of troops. Now on Place du Général de Gaulle, it remains one of the most impressive entrances of the city.

What to see

You admire the monumental sandstone façade, the campanile, the sculptures and the richly decorated hall, worthy of a palace. The station sets the tone for the German imperial district that surrounds it. It is a must-see stop of Metz, at once a gateway of the city and an architectural masterpiece.

Practical information

Metz-Ville station lies on Place du Général de Gaulle, at the entrance of the centre, reachable on foot and by public transport. A working railway station, it is widely open every day according to the train timetables; its façade and its hall can be freely admired. It is also the ideal starting point to discover the imperial district.

Why is Metz station famous?

For its monumental architecture of the German imperial era, in sandstone and neo-Romanesque style, which often has it cited among the finest stations in France.

Where is Metz station?

On Place du Général de Gaulle, at the entrance of the centre of Metz, in the heart of the imperial district.