Botanical garden of Metz, Botanical garden in Montigny-lès-Metz, France.
The 4.4-hectare garden contains three ponds, winding paths, and multiple greenhouses housing 4,500 plants from 80 botanical families across 1,000 square meters.
Established in 1866 on the former Frescatelly Park estate, the garden inherited greenhouses that were initially constructed for the 1861 World Fair on Metz's esplanade.
The garden maintains a collection of 80 rose varieties in its dedicated rose garden, complemented by fragrance gardens and seasonal flower arrangements.
The garden welcomes visitors daily without entrance fees and provides educational tours upon reservation, with facilities including a tearoom and children's play areas.
The mature arboretum features 140-year-old sequoias, hardy bamboo stands, and a bronze eagle statue created by Christopher Fratin in 1866.
Location: Montigny-lès-Metz
Inception: 1866
Elevation above the sea: 179 m
GPS coordinates: 49.10448,6.16261
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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.
Gare de Metz-Ville
1.2 km
Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
1.3 km
Palais du Gouverneur
1.1 km
Arsenal de Metz
1.2 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus de Metz
362 m
Moselle River in Metz
1.3 km
Metz Citadel
1.2 km
Templar Chapelle in Metz
1.2 km
Hôtel des Postes
1.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Glossinde de Metz
1.2 km
Tour Camoufle
1.2 km
Hôtel des Arts et Métiers de Metz
1.1 km
Caserne Ney
1.2 km
Magasin aux vivres de Metz
1.2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Montigny-lès-Metz
649 m
Église Saint-Fiacre de Metz
1 km
Hôtel des mines
1.2 km
Temple protestant de Montigny-lès-Metz
180 m
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Moselle
1.1 km
Buste du Roi Albert
1.3 km
Le cerf aux abois
44 m
Aux Morts de la Guerre
1 km
Chapelle de la maison de retraite de la Sainte-Famille de Montigny-lès-Metz
635 m
Chapelle Sainte-Chrétienne du couvent de Metz
1.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Chrétienne de Metz
1.1 km
Immeuble, 2 rue Châtillon
1.3 km
Immeuble, 24 avenue Foch
1.2 km
Chapelle du Petit Séminaire de Montigny-lès-Metz
744 mReviews
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