Metz: strategic site for a major event
Metz is a historic stronghold, the cradle of a remarkable heritage, and the art of living to boot. At the gateway to Germany and Luxembourg, the capital of Lorraine offers a high-quality and diversified welcome for a tailor-made event.
Three thousand years of history have forged the identity of this military city, located at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers. Metz's architectural treasures span the ages, such as Saint-Etienne's Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic religious buildings in Europe, or the imperial quarter built in 1903 at the time of the city's annexation by Germany. The historic centre, which is entirely pedestrianised, is also true to its commercial tradition. Its 500 shops are very popular with tourists and cross-border commuters, who can also recharge their batteries in the 580 hectares of green spaces or stroll along the marina.
Metz, the third most populous city in the eastern part of France and a pioneer in urban ecology, has been playing the modernity card for over a decade. With 2,500 rooms, 225 restaurants and a dozen exceptional seminar venues, including the Grand Centre Pompidou-Metz, it is an ideally located business destination, tailor-made for your event.
Accessibility
Served by two major north/south and east/west motorway routes, Metz is easily and quickly accessible, including from major European cities (45 minutes from Luxembourg on the A31 and 2 hours 55 minutes from Frankfurt on the A4). Paris is also 82 minutes away by the TGV-Est high-speed train and the city benefits from the regional Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport located near the TGV station; the international airport of Luxembourg-Findel, 70 km away, is accessible via the A31.
The Accor network in Metz
To host your next convention, hosted seminar or simple team meetingThe Accor network offers you a selection of eight addresses specialized in the organization of professional events in Metz.
From the Mercure Metz Centre, only 10 minutes from the Pompidou-Metz Centre, to the Hotel La Citadelle MGallery, an authentic XVIth century site.e century, through our Novotel, Ibis and Ibis Styles addresses, you will find in our range of hotels a solution for all your events, whatever your budget.
Incentive ideas in Metz
Discovering the historic city is a must. With 50 km of cycle paths, cycling is a great way to do so. There are also day and night tours on board solar-powered boats with typical specialities such as pies, quiches, mirabelle plum pies and Moselle wines.
Home of Pilâtre de Rozier, who made the first flight in a hot-air balloon in 1783, Metz is also magnificent from above! A first flight is an opportunity for your teams to breathe new life into the city!
