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Eurostar to Metz services have opened a whole new world of tourism in France. Many tourist travels to Metz yearly to enjoy their vacations here. London to Metz by Eurostar is the best way to travel between these two cities.

Metz City Guide:

Metz is a prefecture located in Moselle department, Lorraine region, France. Metz replaced Nancy as the capital during the midst 20th century. It is believed that Caroligian dynasty was born in the town. It is also a town that is rich in cultural history. The cultural history of Metz can be dated back to more than three thousand years. While visiting Metz, you can take a tour around the town to discover the different civilian architecture. Many cultures from past millenniums such as Gallo Roman, medieval, renaissance, neo Romanesque, and mock Bavarian architecture can be seen on the buildings in Metz.

Gallo Roman architectures can be observed from bathing facilities, and aqueduct. Aux-Nonnains basilica also features Gallo Roman architecture. If you are interested in high medieval heritage, you can visit Saint-Louis square. There are also many Gothic buildings including cathedral, and churches. There are two granaries that feature gothic architecture in the Late Middle Ages. House of Heads and Burtaigne Hotel offers renaissance architecture design.

Metz has many cathedrals and basilicas including Saint-Stephen cathedral, Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains basilica, Sainte-Ségolène church, and Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus church. Saint-Stephen cathedral has the world's largest stained windows. The stained windows at Saint-Stephen cathedral is about seventy thousand square feet. It has a nave, which measures about 136 feet in height. The nave of Saint-Stephen cathedral is ranked as the third highest nave in France. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains basilica used to be a Roman gymnasium. It was originally constructed from 380 A.D. – 395 A.D. During 7th century, it was remodeled to a basilica. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains basilica is the oldest French church. Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus church offers stained windows artwork by Nicolas Unterstellar. The construction of the building was directed by architect, Roger-Henri.

Covered market is a food market for the local citizens. Centre Pompidou-Metz is a museum that features modern architecture models by two architects including Shigeru Ban and Jean Gastine. Governor's palace is also a frequently visited tourism place. The palace features Flemish architecture designs. Utrecht offers many nightlife opportunities. You can also visit the local opera for night shows.

Metz has a complete transportation system to bring visitors around the Lorraine region. The town transportation system consists of high speed train network, airport, motorways, and waterways.

Train to Metz::

You can take Eurostar train to Metz from St. Pancras station in London to Paris and then with a simple change you can easily reach Metz. Travelling to Metz by Eurostar is the best way to travel.