Couvent des Récollets de Metz, Medieval cloister at Sainte-Croix hill, Metz, France.
The Couvent des Récollets is a cloister with three Gothic galleries arranged around a central garden with a stone well. The wooden ceilings and layout reflect the regional building style of the area.
The Cordeliers founded the cloister in 1230, and the Recollets took over in 1602 until the French Revolution changed its purpose. This long history of religious use shaped the building we see today.
The galleries display Gothic sculptures and a mural painting of the Annunciation that shape how the space feels. These artistic details tell the story of the place and its spiritual importance to the city.
Access is through Rue des Récollets, and the building is open on weekdays from morning to evening. Be prepared for uneven floors and old stone staircases when walking through the galleries.
A water reservoir from the 19th century in the garden was later converted into an archive building. This unusual change of purpose shows how the site adapted over time to new functions.
Location: Metz
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.11950,6.18019
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
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