Moselle

A border department in northeastern Lorraine, represented by Metz Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and Maginot Line historic sites.

Moselle is located in northeastern France, bordering Luxembourg and Germany, with the Moselle River flowing through it. The prefecture, Metz, blends French and German cultural influences. Metz Cathedral (Saint-Étienne) is famous for its stained glass windows, the Centre Pompidou-Metz is a contemporary art landmark, and the Porte des Allemands, Cour d'Or Museum, Place Saint-Louis, and the train station and Imperial Quarter built during the German annexation period are all worth exploring. The department also features the Hackenberg Maginot Line fortress and Amnéville Zoo. Spring to early autumn is pleasant, and there is a Christmas market in December. Metz can be reached in about an hour and a half by TGV from Paris.

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