Palais des Treize, Former palace in Metz, France

The Palais des Treize was a Gothic-style building in Metz, France, constructed in the 14th century. It featured a rectangular plan with two main levels, tall arched windows, a high roof with dormers, and a central section topped by two slender spires.

Built between 1315 and 1317, the palace served as the city hall of the Republic of Metz. It was destroyed around 1765 as part of urban planning by Marshal Belle-Isle.

The palace was the seat of the Treize, the city's ruling council, and its name comes from this group. Today, the site is marked by a plaque, and the nearby cathedral square is a central gathering place.

The palace no longer exists, so visitors cannot see it today. Its former location is near the cathedral, and you can explore the area on foot to imagine its place in the city's history.

The palace was demolished to make way for new streets and buildings, and its stones were likely reused elsewhere. A 17th-century engraving by Claude Chastillon is one of the few visual records of its appearance.