Esplanade, French formal garden in Metz, France
The Esplanade extends over 9,200 square meters with lime trees, chestnut trees, and more than 50,000 annual plants surrounding a central water fountain.
The garden emerged in the early 19th century after the demolition of Metz Citadel, with its moats filled in 1816 to create this public space.
The space features notable sculptures including the 1850 Purebred Horse by Christophe Fratin and statues by Charles Pêtre depicting Marshal Ney.
The garden provides views over the Moselle Valley and Saint-Quentin Mount, with pedestrian paths connecting the Republic Square to the waterfront.
The underground parking structure, built in 1967, supports the garden while maintaining the classical French layout with symmetrical flowerbeds and paths.
Location: Metz
GPS coordinates: 49.11610,6.17000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
Metz offers numerous scenic locations that highlight its history and architectural development. The city features notable buildings such as Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its 6,500 square meters of stained glass from the 13th to the 20th century, the Neo-Romanesque New Temple with its reflections on the Moselle, and the Gare-Palais built in 1908 with its clock tower and carved stone details. The Botanical Garden hosts collections of rare plants and a greenhouse showcasing tropical and Mediterranean vegetation, while the Water Plan near the city center offers interesting views with reflections on the water surface. Remnants of the past are visible throughout the city. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, a Roman structure from the 4th century converted into a church, stands next to the Cour d'Or Museum located in medieval buildings displaying Roman remains and regional art collections. The Imperial Quarter reveals neo-Romanesque and neo-Renaissance architecture from 1871-1918, with stone facades and characteristic decorative elements. From Mount Saint-Quentin at 358 meters above sea level, one can observe the valley of the Moselle and the urban complex. These sites form a varied visual journey through the city's historical eras and architectural styles.
Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
125 m
Palais du Gouverneur
322 m
Arsenal de Metz
185 m
École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie
253 m
Abbey of Saint-Arnould
249 m
Marché Couvert
509 m
Pont des Morts
392 m
Moselle River in Metz
354 m
Metz Citadel
291 m
Templar Chapelle in Metz
177 m
Palais de Justice de Metz
108 m
Chapelle Sainte-Glossinde de Metz
440 m
Maison natale de Verlaine
155 m
Caserne Ney
289 m
Magasin aux vivres de Metz
214 m
Medieval houses in Metz
291 m
Jardin Boufflers
168 m
Palais des Treize
512 m
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Moselle
496 m
Église Les Prêcheresses
396 m
Collégiale Saint-Sauveur de Metz
457 m
Quai des Régates
208 m
Aux Morts de la Guerre
440 m
Immeuble, 8 rue de la Haye
513 m
Immeuble, 15 rue Maurice-Barrès
473 m
Immeuble, 2 rue Châtillon
466 m
Chapelle Sainte-Chrétienne du couvent de Metz
383 m
Immeubles, 3, 3bis rue du Coëtlosquet, 4 rue des Trois-Boulangers
410 mReviews
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