Metz-Chambieres National Cemetery
Metz-Chambieres National Cemetery, War cemetery in Metz, France
The Metz-Chambieres National Cemetery contains 13,015 graves of military personnel and civilians from multiple nations who perished during major conflicts.
Established in 1870 following the Franco-Prussian War, this cemetery became the final resting place for soldiers who died in military hospitals around Metz.
The cemetery features graves of French, German, Belgian, British, Canadian, Italian, and Russian soldiers, reflecting the international scope of modern warfare.
Visitors can access the cemetery throughout the year to explore the grounds, which include a chapel built in the late 19th century.
In 1969, the remains of 711 French soldiers from 89 different Moselle communal cemeteries were transferred to this national necropolis.
Location: Metz
Inception: 1870
Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
GPS coordinates: 49.13415,6.19403
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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