Covered Market, Market hall in central Metz, France
The neoclassical U-shaped building spans 5,000 square meters near the Metz Cathedral, housing over 40 local food retailers and specialty shops.
Originally constructed as an episcopal palace in 1785 under architect Jacques-François Blondel, the structure was converted into a municipal market in 1821.
The marketplace maintains traditional French food commerce with greengrocers, butchers, and cheesemakers offering regional specialties like quiche and Lorrain pâté.
The market operates throughout the week, with an underground parking facility providing 387 spaces for visitors beneath the main structure.
Every Saturday, the indoor market activities extend outdoors with additional vendors setting up stalls across the Metz Cathedral forecourt.
Location: Metz
Architects: Jacques-François Blondel
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.12010,6.17375
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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.
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