Metz in Moselle

Metz already existed three thousands years ago and its Roman name was Divodurum. It became French in 1648. The pronounciation of Metz is "mes", the letter "t" is not pronounced.

The town was included in the part Prussia took from France from 1871 to 1918. Some buildings were built during these years and are known as the "imperial town". I think about the station, so big and impressing and its beautiful bookshop.

The old part of Metz is pleasant to have a walk. At the time of Christmas market, each year, five or six places can be visited to find treats, presents and traditional things. One of the newest buildings is Centre Pompidou where I took this picture from.

I like going to Metz to do some shopping as it is quite different from Nancy. Shops are different, streets too. The town organizes the Fête de la Mirabelle and people from Nancy think it is not fair as their mirabelles are called "mirabelle de Nancy" but there is also a "mirabelle de Metz", a bit different. Anyway it is worth spending time in both towns as both have got beautiful and interesting places to visit.

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