Couvent des Trinitaires de Metz, Concert hall and former convent in central Metz, France.
The Couvent des Trinitaires de Metz is a former monastery in the city center that now serves as a performance venue. The complex comprises several spaces: a chapel accommodating 350 standing guests, a cellar for about 200 people, and a theater with 100 seats.
The complex was founded in the 13th century and served as a religious center for centuries. In the 1960s, Robert Ochs took over the building and converted it into a modern cultural venue after the Carmelite nuns departed.
The cellar has been central to the French jazz scene since the 1970s, drawing musicians and audiences from across Europe. This underground space became a gathering place where the local music community continues to thrive and experiment with new sounds.
Plan to arrive about 30 minutes early to familiarize yourself with the different spaces in the complex. Parking is available in the surrounding area for those arriving by car.
The medieval cloister converts into an outdoor stage during summer months, offering concerts under open sky. The surrounding galleries create an unusual acoustic space that blends history with contemporary performances.
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