Musée de la Cour d'Or, Historical and art museum in Metz, France
The Musée de la Cour d'Or occupies several historic buildings, including the former Petites Carmes Abbey, Chèvremont granary, and Trinitaires church in central Metz.
Founded in 1839, the museum gained additional significance when excavations in the 1930s revealed extensive Gallo-Roman thermal baths beneath the structure.
The museum presents four distinct sections covering archaeology, medieval history, architecture, and fine arts, displaying regional artifacts from various periods.
Visitors can explore the collections from Monday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 12:45 PM, then from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
The museum houses an ancient altar dedicated to Mithra and a Jupiter column, representing significant elements of Roman religious practices in eastern France.
Location: Metz
Inception: 1839
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 2 Rue du Haut-Poirier 57000 Metz
Opening Hours: Monday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday 10:00-12:45, 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33387201320
Website: http://musee.metzmetropole.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.12111,6.17806
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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.
Metz Cathedral
204 m
Place d'Armes
212 m
Hôtel de ville de Metz
204 m
Grange de Chèvremont
72 m
Couvent des Récollets de Metz
238 m
Couvent des Trinitaires de Metz
94 m
Hôtel Saint-Livier
103 m
Place Jeanne d'Arc
145 m
Église Sainte-Ségolène de Metz
165 m
Église des Trinitaires de Metz
92 m
Frac Lorraine
114 m
Chapelle des Carmes de Metz
5 m
Hôtel de la Bulette
129 m
Grange des Antonistes
72 m
Pont Saint-Georges
232 m
Vestiges gallo-romains de Metz
16 m
Corps de garde de Metz
144 m
Chapelle des Trinitaires de Metz
94 m
Fontaine de la place Sainte-Croix
213 m
Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
204 m
Immeuble, 2 place Sainte-Croix
125 m
Orgue de triforium de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
204 m
Maison, 29 En-Jurue
171 m
Maison, 12, 14 rue du Chanoine-Collin
56 m
Immeuble, 8 place Sainte-Croix
113 m
Maisons, 10 place Saint-Etienne
237 m
Immeuble, 20 rue Chèvremont
88 m
Chapelle en étage de l'ensemble scolaire de la Miséricorde de Sainte-Croix
206 mReviews
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