Temple Neuf
Temple neuf de Metz
A neo-Romanesque church standing on a small island in the Moselle River; its reflection and the river views make it Metz's most classic postcard scene.
Temple Neuf was built between 1901 and 1905, during the German period of rule. This neo-Romanesque Protestant church sits on a small island in the Moselle, surrounded by the Place de la Comédie, where the Metz Opera House stands. From the riverbank gardens or the bridges, the church and its reflection form Metz's most iconic view. The interior is open only during services and at certain times, so the focus is on the exterior. It is about a five-minute walk from the cathedral.
Opening hours
Exterior accessible all day; limited interior hours
Nearby sights
- Opéra-Théâtre de Metz & Place de la Comédie
- Marché Couvert de Metz
- Basilique Saint-Vincent
- Metz Cathedral
- L'Esplanade & Plan d'Eau
- Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
- Musée de la Cour d'Or
- Porte Serpenoise