Couvent des Récollets de Metz

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Couvent des Récollets de Metz, Medieval cloister at Sainte-Croix hill, Metz, France.

The cloister features three Gothic galleries with wooden ceilings, surrounding a central garden with a stone well typical of regional architecture.

The Cordeliers established the cloister in 1230, followed by the Recollets from 1602 until the French Revolution changed its purpose.

The galleries preserve Gothic sculptures, tombstones, and a mural painting of the Annunciation dating from the 1330s within their walls.

Located at 1 Rue des Récollets, the cloister welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with special Saturday openings.

A 19th-century water reservoir in the garden now serves the municipal archives for document storage purposes.

Location: Metz

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.11950,6.18019

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06

Instagrammable spots of Metz

Metz offers many locations for photography. The city combines Gothic architecture like Saint Stephen's Cathedral with its stained glass windows, and modern structures like the Metz Station. The Moselle River provides reflections of Le Temple Neuf, while gardens such as the Botanical Garden contain diverse plant species. Historical sites include the Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, Fort Queuleu, and the German Gate. The Imperial Quarter displays German architectural influence, and places like Place Saint-Louis present traditional French urban design.

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