Metz - Pretty escape in a city of character - LUXE.TV ** Hotel La Citadelle 4* ** Brasserie de La Citadelle ** Le Magasin aux Vivres, a gastronomic restaurant ** The Saint Etienne Cathedral ** The Pompidou-Metz centre ** The Pavilion Blue Europe ** The Opera Theatre There is a city, like Rome, that wasn’t built in a day. This French city, that we find in the north east of the hexagon, has been enriched over time with influences and imprints left by countries with which it shares its borders, notably Germany. From the settling of farmers and ranchers between 2,500 and 2,100 before Christ to the Pompidou Metz. Metz is the result of more than 5,000 years of history. Today we take you to discover this city with such a rich past. We begin by dropping our luggage in the heart of the city, in a building with secular walls, a legacy of the military past of the fortress of Metz, that now houses a haven of peace dedicated to rest and relaxation: the 4 star Hotel La Citadelle. An establishment that offers every tourist at every moment of the day, the opportunity to come inside, because even if they are not guests of the hotel, they can nevertheless enjoy a tasty meal, dishes served at the brasserie of chef Christophe Duffossé, a starred chef that welcomes us in the evening in his gastronomy restaurant called Le Magasin aux Vivres. Metz is a city where the living is easy, as we’ll see with Cyril Korzec, the boss of Centrum, one of the most reputed estate agencies in the city, who will confirm that the city is seducing an increasing number of French and foreigners alike. A boon for hotel owners who now have a record occupancy rate. At the Citadelle, the 68 rooms and suites are regularly occupied. Metz has a marina awarded with the “Pavilion Blue Europe” label since 2007, and a water zone located in the heart of the city. A stone’s throw away from the city centre, they converge in a natural green setting perfectly integrated into the urban space, offering a pleasant environment to city-dwellers who enjoy taking part in all kinds of sports or simply to relax. But when one goes to Metz, it’s also to enjoy the architecture, the shopping streets, the gardens and monuments of the city that since January 2014 has been on the indicative list of the National Committee of French World Heritage Sites for a classification at UNESCO as “Metz Royal & Imperial”. It’s impossible not to be speechless in front of the Saint-Etienne Cathedral and its Lantern of God that is the biggest stained glass window in Europe with 6,500 square meters of glass. It’s construction started in 1240 and took 3 centuries to complete. Now it’s time to take our first gourmet stop. As promised, we head to the Brasserie de La Citadelle. A place that benefits from the aura of a 4 star hotel, but especially from its chef Christophe Dufossé. This space opened within the hotel in 2014. A restaurant that offers a menu combining simplicity, tradition and modernity. A bit further out, art fans probably won’t be able to resist the idea to surf the cultural wave dreamt up by the roof of the Pompidou-Metz centre. Exhibitions, live spectacles, meetings, and conferences, the sister institution to the Pompidou Centre of Paris is spread over 10,700 m2 including 5,000 m2 dedicated to the presentation of woks. A cultural centre whose architecture brings an original touch to the city; a city that already has a colourful touch with is many parks and gardens. Awarded 3 stars in the Green Michelin Guide, Metz has also been classified as a 4 flower city since 1992. With 580 hectares of green space, about 14% of Metz’ total surface area, and its 36 kilometres of promenades along its waterways, Metz offers a privileged environmental setting to its residents and guests. But while the beautiful city of Metz has everything to attract tourists, know that it is also seducing an increasing number of families, wanting to call the city home.We are in a tourist city that is very pretty, and very interesting; we have the Imperial district, the avenue Foch which is really very beautiful. There is a real attraction for Metz, it’s a surprise because we have many people from Paris or other large cities who come to Metz to work and often they’re surprised by the city’s beauty… it’s often a city people fall in love with. La Citadelle: https://www.citadelle-metz.com/en/ Brasserie de la Citadelle : http://www.citadelle-metz.com/brasserie/ Centre Pompidou: https://www.centrepompidou-metz.fr/ Opera Theatre Metz : https://opera.metzmetropole.fr/ Discover our playlist "Best travels" : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bA4s3ucZTl-bviMKsywHMP75x3Idiql If you enjoyed this video, do not hesitate to like it and to suscribe to the LUXE.TV channel ! Website: https://luxe.tv/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LUXE.TVOFFICIEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxe.tv_off...

• published: 01 Feb 2018
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