Mont-Saint-Quentin, Mountain summit in Moselle, France.
Mont-Saint-Quentin rises to 358 meters above sea level and stands as part of the Côtes de Moselle range, overlooking the surrounding valleys and municipalities.
In 835, Bishop Drogon of Metz established an oratory at the summit to house Saint Quentin relics, initiating centuries of religious presence on the mountain.
The mountain spans across multiple communes including Scy-Chazelles, Le Ban-Saint-Martin, Longeville-lès-Metz, Plappeville, and Lessy, forming a central point for local communities.
Visitors can access the summit through various marked trails leading to the Col de Lessy, with designated paths designed to protect the local environment.
The area hosts approximately 900 butterfly species and numerous orchid varieties adapted to extreme conditions, making it a protected natural reserve.
Location: Moselle
Elevation above the sea: 358 m
Part of: Côtes de Moselle
GPS coordinates: 49.12123,6.12730
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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.
Group Fortifications Of Saint-Quentin
584 m
Moselle River in Metz
2.8 km
Bismarck Tower
603 m
Robert Schuman's House
1.6 km
Église Saint-Quentin
1.6 km
Église du Saint-Sacrement de Devant-les-Ponts
2.5 km
Church Sankt-Brigide of Plappevile
733 m
Église Saint-Quentin de Longeville-lès-Metz
1.1 km
Château Fabert de Moulins-lès-Metz
2.2 km
Temple protestant de Longeville-lès-Metz
1.1 km
Église Saint-Remy de Scy
1.1 km
Vieux pont de Moulins-lès-Metz
2.3 km
Château Lasalle
1.6 km
Maison du pasteur Paul Ferry
1.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre Apôtre de Moulins-lès-Metz
2.3 km
Église Saint-Clément de Lorry-lès-Metz
2.4 km
Église Saint-Gorgon de Lessy
2.4 km
Villa Schock, Le Ban-Saint-Martin
1.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Devant-les-Ponts
1.9 km
Église Sainte-Croix du Ban-Saint-Martin
1.6 km
Chapelle de la congrégation des Filles de la Charité-de-Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Préville
2.4 km
Chapelle Gilbrin de Scy-Chazelles
1.5 km
Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette des Quatre Bornes
2.8 km
Chapelle du couvent des Sœurs franciscaines de Sainte-Blandine du Ban-Saint-Martin
1.6 km
Chapelle de l'ermitage Saint-Jean de Moulins-lès-Metz
2.3 km
Chapelle Saint-François-de-Sales de Lorry-lès-Metz
2.4 km
Chapelle du monastère des Servantes-du-Cœur-de-Jésus de Scy-Chazelles
1.6 km
Chapelle de l'alumnat de la congrégation des Assomptionnistes de Chazelles
1.4 kmReviews
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