Grange de Chèvremont, Medieval granary in central Metz, France
Grange de Chèvremont is a five-level stone structure in central Metz featuring numerous small openings and crenellations along the top. Massive Jaumont stone pillars support open storage platforms, while the interior retains its original layout with four bays carried by rounded arches at ground level.
Metz built the granary around 1457, when the city's fairs and coinage made it the largest urban centre in Lorraine with nearly 30,000 inhabitants. It was first intended as an arsenal and became a grain store at the end of the 15th century. A wide buttress was added in 1536 on the west side along the rue basse. It was listed as a monument historique on 27 December 1924.
The ground floor now displays medieval religious sculptures as part of the Musées de la Cour d'Or collection. This use links the building's original storage function to the preservation of art reflecting the region's spiritual heritage.
The building sits on Rue Chèvremont in the historic center, easily reached on foot. Its interior spans from ground level to upper platforms, with the vaulted structure offering different viewing angles throughout the space.
The building was first intended as an arsenal before being converted into a grain store at the end of the 15th century. A large buttress was added in 1536 to support it on the rue basse side to the west. It has been classified as a monument historique since 27 December 1924.
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