Frac Lorraine, Contemporary art center in Metz, France

Frac Lorraine is an art center housed in a 12th-century stone building that displays contemporary works across multiple floors. The exhibitions rotate regularly to present new pieces and different perspectives on current artistic practice.

The site was founded in 1984 as a French Ministry of Culture initiative to support contemporary art in the region. In 2004, it relocated to Hotel Saint-Livier to gain larger exhibition spaces.

The name refers to a French program supporting contemporary art across regions. Visitors encounter works addressing current themes, with artists represented from around the globe.

The entrance is through the arched gateway on Rue des Trinitaires, marked by a blue-green metal gate with "1 art CONTEMPORAIN" lettering. The central courtyard, a passageway into the building, sometimes holds installations; the rear gardens can also be used for displays. Check opening hours before visiting, as the venue is not open every day.

The building's address gives the venue its nickname: 49 Nord 6 Est refers to the geodesic coordinates of the Hôtel Saint-Livier, marked by the "49°N" lettering high on the tower. The name was adopted after the 2004 move into the 12th-century hôtel particulier, the oldest in Metz, acquired by the regional council from the city conservatoire, which had left it in 1969.