Rue Taison, Medieval street in central Metz, France.
Rue Taison connects En Fournirue to Place Sainte-Croix, featuring a steep slope and various architectural styles from different periods.
The name Taison originates from 'statio', indicating the presence of a Roman postal relay at this location during ancient times.
The street forms part of the pedestrian zone in central Metz, where local artisans display their crafts in small boutiques.
Multiple shops, cafes, and restaurants line both sides of the street, providing services to residents and visitors throughout the day.
According to local tales, Saint Clement requested silence on this street to avoid waking the Graoully dragon while descending Sainte-Croix hill.
Location: Metz
Shares border with: Fournirue, rue de la Princerie
GPS coordinates: 49.11972,6.17806
Latest update: May 29, 2025 19:56
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.
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Place d'Armes
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Hôtel de ville de Metz
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Couvent des Récollets de Metz
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Maison des Têtes
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Hôtel Saint-Livier
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Église des Trinitaires de Metz
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Frac Lorraine
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Chapelle des Carmes de Metz
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Hôtel de Malte
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Chapelle Saint-Genest de Metz
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Vestiges gallo-romains de Metz
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Corps de garde de Metz
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Chapelle des Trinitaires de Metz
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Fontaine de la place Sainte-Croix
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Immeuble, 20 rue Ladoucette
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Maison, 36 en Fournirue
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Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Immeuble, 2 place Sainte-Croix
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Hôtel du Parlement de Metz
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Orgue de triforium de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Maison, 12, 14 rue du Chanoine-Collin
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Maison, 60 en Fournirue
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Immeuble, 8 place Sainte-Croix
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