Saulcy Island

The Saulcy island, along the Moselle in Metz

On the other bank of the lake, you find yourself on an island without always realising it: the Saulcy island. The Metz audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this site along the Moselle, which blends nature, water and student life in the heart of the city.

An island between the Moselle and the campus

The Saulcy island is one of the islands that the Moselle forms as it crosses Metz. Long linked to the military and urban history of the city, it today partly hosts a university campus, animating the site with student life. Between arms of the river, green spaces and buildings, it illustrates the close bond between Metz and its waterways.

What to see

Here you enjoy the banks of the Moselle, the green spaces and the lively atmosphere of the university campus. The island offers fine perspectives over the lake and the city. It is a peaceful and lively stop, ideal for a walk along the water, a stone's throw from the centre of Metz.

Practical information

The Saulcy island lies on the Moselle, near the lake, in the heart of Metz, reachable on foot by the bridges. The surroundings and waterside are freely accessible; the university campus is a space dedicated to teaching, to be walked with respect for the place. The walk is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

What is the Saulcy island in Metz?

It is one of the islands formed by the Moselle in Metz, which today partly hosts a university campus, between arms of the river and green spaces.

Where is the Saulcy island?

On the Moselle, near the lake, in the heart of Metz, linked to the city by the bridges.