Chagall stained glass is worth the trip alone but the Villon was likewise amazing…read more In fact, this cathedral will fool you.....while it looks dark and gothic on the outside, include, it's a kaleidoscope of bright colors from ALL the gorgeous stained glass Peaceful, serene, colors coming in from all sides.....this is not a cathedral to be missed!

Gorgeous cathedral in the city centre of Metz…read more Timeline of construction 984-c.1040 Construction of an Ottonian basilica on an ancient shrine dedicated to Saint Stephen c.1180-1207 Construction of a chapel in Early Gothic style on the west side of the basilica 1220 Beginning of the construction of the Gothic cathedral within the foundations of the Ottonian basilica, construction of the aisles Basically it's been there a while and a must visit when in town. I could spend hours in a place like this admiring the wonderful architecture.

A gorgeous church located next to the towering Trier Dom. The Liebfrauenkirche is, along with the…read moreCathedral of Magdeburg (reportedly begun in 1209, but finished after the Liebfrauenkirche) the earliest Gothic church in Germany and falls into the architectural tradition of the French Gothic cathedrals. It is designated as part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is much smaller but has some amazing stained glass windows and a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Do stop here and have a look as the architecture is quite interesting and it's a beautiful church.

While it's not directly in the center of Metz, it's still very much in walking distance and worth…read moregoing to see. Beautiful stain glass windows by Jean Cocteau. A beautiful blues, purples, pinks. The floors are carpeted in blue as well. Not a very crowded place. So you can really take your time admiring the windows. You can even take a moment to slow down and reflect in the church.

From the owner: Vitraux à ne pas manquer Edifié à partir 12e siècle jusqu'au 15e siècle, l'abside et le clocher, la…read morenef et les bas-côtés sont de style gothique. La façade, elle, est ornée d'un portail baroque et les vitraux ont été dessinés par Jean Cocteau.