Centre Pompidou in Metz

Of course there were places in Lorraine to admire paintings, sculptures and other works of art before Centre Pompidou was opened in Metz in 2010, but visiting this museum is a good opportunity to see the work of famous artists whose exhibitions were not coming to the east of France before.

Each year several exhibitions are organized on the different floors of Centre Pompidou, and also talks, concerts, exhibitions for children.

I have been twice there and enjoyed it. I feel it is a place which is different from the other local museums. I was really pleased to discover modern art nearly at home. I have kept in mind a sculpture by Max Ernst, paintings by Vasarely, a compression by César. The most surprising was Merda d'Artista by Piero Manzoni, really unexpected ! The one I preferred : Le Magasin de Ben on which there are so many things to look at and to read.

And it is so convenient to arrive at the station in Metz and just cross a footbridge and a square to arrive at the museum. The view from the top part is beautiful, an invitation to go to the center of the town.