Chapelle Saint-Genest de Metz, Medieval chapel in historic center of Metz, France.
The Saint-Genest Chapel features a square tower, a porch, and an entrance door constructed in traditional French religious architectural style.
Built during the 12th century and completed in the 16th century, the chapel became a property of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem in 1565.
The chapel stands near the former residence where the French Renaissance writer François Rabelais lived between 1545 and 1547.
Located at 3 En-Jurue street in Metz, the chapel maintains private ownership status, which affects public access to the historical structure.
The building originated as a civil structure, potentially a Gothic or Romanesque private mansion, before its transformation into a religious establishment.
Location: Metz
Address: 3, en Jurue
GPS coordinates: 49.11860,6.17833
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:40
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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Hôtel de la Bulette
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Fontaine de la place Sainte-Croix
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Statue de Saint-Louis
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Immeuble, 2 place Sainte-Croix
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Maisons, 5, 7 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 8 rue Mazelle
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Maison, 27 rue du Change
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Immeuble, 8 place Sainte-Croix
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Maison, 19, 21 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 1, 3 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 29 En-Jurue
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Maisons, 9, 11 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 13 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 15 place Saint-Louis
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Maison, 17 place Saint-Louis
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Maisons, 21, 23 rue du Change
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Maison, 14 place Saint-Jacques
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