Hôtel de Heu, hôtel particulier à Metz (Moselle)
The Hôtel de Heu is a protected historical mansion in Metz built in the late 15th century by the prosperous merchant family of Heu. The structure features stone construction with pointed-arch windows and an internal spiral staircase that remains standing today.
The building was constructed in the late 15th century by Thiébaut de Heu, a wealthy citizen and moneylender to the Prince of Lorraine. Later that century, a descendant expanded it with a new staircase and courtyard gate, and it was eventually converted into a church seminary by Anne of Austria.
The house carries the name of the merchant family who built and shaped it across generations. Its facade with pointed-arch windows and ornamental stonework reflects the medieval style that wealthy families of the time used to display their status.
The property is located on Rue de la Fontaine and can be viewed from outside free of charge, with accessible entry. Visitors should know that interior visits are not regularly available to the public and the building is best appreciated from the street.
Archaeological investigation in 2021 revealed that the basement vault predates the upper structure and originates from 1323, long before the Heu family built the house above. This suggests Thiébaut de Heu constructed his mansion on top of an earlier foundation.
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