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
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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