Metz Cathedral
Metz Cathedral
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
One of the tallest cathedrals in France, the 12th-century building is also known for its extensive use of stained-glass windows.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Plan your visit
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
624 within 5 kms
Attractions
110 within 10 kms
See what travellers are saying
- Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧Bicester, United Kingdom5,895 contributionsAmazing Gothic architectureMetz Cathedral, located in Metz which is between Paris and Strasbourg, is an extraordinary example of Gothic architecture. Its towering spires and intricate stained glass windows are truly impressive. Inside, the Rose Window is a highlight. This cathedral's historical and architectural significance makes it a captivating destination, offering a glimpse into the past. It's free to enter and you can buy and light candles inside. Highly recommended!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 October 2023
- Traveler OWashington DC, District of Columbia1,216 contributionsMajesticStooped in history, this is one of the best cathedrals to see in France. By scale it's one of the largest, and the history (e.g. two churchs were combined inside the structure) is fascinating. It appeared tours were available at certain times, concerts also take place here at prescheduled times. The interior and exterior are both impressive sights. Entry is free, so come during non-service times and enjoy the views with respect.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 April 2024
- M M40 contributionsA combination of active religious center and a priceless historical monumentThe atmosphere. The sense of reverence for the work of the past generations. The awe it must have inspired in the local population in the centuries past. Walk around the exterior and observe the structure from several blocks away on each side to realize the full scale and impact.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 July 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
3,000 reviews
Excellent
2,146
Very good
759
Average
80
Poor
7
Terrible
8
AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
An exceptional, largely Gothic, cathedral most notable for the height of it's nave and its windows. It is claimed to have the largest area of stained glass in any church in the world and there was certainly lots of it including some modern examples. We were able to find some designed by Marc Chagall one of our favourite artists. The cathedral is very well set of in a large open square. Very definitely worth a visit if you're in the lovely town of Metz.
Written 12 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
wardgarner
Castro Valley, CA613 contributions
Aug 2022
I am so glad that I read something online about Metz and this cathedral. It is amazing. It has the third tallest nave in France, so when you enter the doors, it actually takes your breath away. It also had the largest collection of stained glass in a church, in the entire world. I particularly loved the Marc Chagall windows. We stopped here on our drive from Luxembourg to Colmar. If you are driving in that area, this is an absolute must see.
Written 22 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mary P
16 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
I visited the cathedral in December and there were some lovely Christmas markets close by. The cathedral has the most stained glass of any cathedral in the world over 69,000 square feet. There are a number of artists that designed the glass including Marc Chagall. Although it wasn’t sunny the cathedral was still stunning.
Written 10 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark6,009 contributions
Jan 2023
The cathedral of Metz is not just a dignified old church.
It’s also an opportunity to see masterpieces of distinguished artist Marc Chagall who designed some of the stained glass in 1958 and a couple of years after.
Entrance is free!
It’s also an opportunity to see masterpieces of distinguished artist Marc Chagall who designed some of the stained glass in 1958 and a couple of years after.
Entrance is free!
Written 11 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Easy Livin’
200 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is a very impressive cathedral. I would say it rivals many more famous ones, in terms of details. This is one of the few cathedrals where I have considered taking a guided tour. There's a few secrets to discover. The artwork and masonry is breathtaking. If you, like us, enjoy gargoyle hunting, and a bit more obscure things than the regular statues you see in many places of worship. This is the place!
Written 11 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ashvin Karunagaran
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg91 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The cathedral will amaze and an amazing example of how amazing the ancient architecture is! It's a real beauty of architecture! 😍 The bible stories are designed in the glasses and there were some arts show cased inside the Cathedral! The place was very quiet and calm !
Written 4 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,216 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Stooped in history, this is one of the best cathedrals to see in France. By scale it's one of the largest, and the history (e.g. two churchs were combined inside the structure) is fascinating. It appeared tours were available at certain times, concerts also take place here at prescheduled times. The interior and exterior are both impressive sights. Entry is free, so come during non-service times and enjoy the views with respect.
Written 17 April 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
M M
40 contributions
July 2024 • Family
The atmosphere. The sense of reverence for the work of the past generations. The awe it must have inspired in the local population in the centuries past.
Walk around the exterior and observe the structure from several blocks away on each side to realize the full scale and impact.
Walk around the exterior and observe the structure from several blocks away on each side to realize the full scale and impact.
Written 27 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rexonaut
Brussels, Belgium775 contributions
Sept 2022
The building itself is maybe not so impressive as in Reims, but it's stained-glass windows are really impressive. Besides the Roman bath museum, the best attraction. It is a bit labyrinth type of museum, but it has great chronological order plus nice Roma time exhibition. Also the painting section is very good (at least for a small city).
Written 11 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tony D
Scotland, UK57 contributions
Oct 2022
We visited this cathedral in the early evening. There was a lovely atmosphere inside. It is huge and really impressive and well worth visiting. We spent nearly an hour inside. There are also some really nice bars and restaurants nearby which make it a really nice central location to visit Metz.
Written 26 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
est ce que la cathédrale de metz a la plus grande nef d'europe
Written 25 December 2019
Bonjour.
Quels sont les horaires du son et lumière pour le 31 mai ?
Merci.
Written 29 May 2019
consultez le site de Metz, Office du Tourisme
Written 6 June 2019
Yes, you are right; this monument is absolutely splendid to visit
Written 13 June 2019
Olga B
Privas, France
Hello! хотелось бы послушать орган.какое расписание ( дни и часы)
Written 31 March 2018
Hi, I am wondering how this church compares to Saint Chapelle in Paris? I know I loved that one, but I would rather see a new church. However, with our 11 year old daughter along this time, and a limited itinerary, would you recommend we take her to St Chappelle (despite it not being new to my hubby and I), or to Metz Cathedral (if it is on par, more or less). I'd love to hear your opinion (or that of any others who have been to both). Thanks!
Written 16 February 2018
Oh boy oh boy. Sainte Chapelle wins hands down over any church anywhere. Make sure she knows a little of its history, it makes it even better. And the Conciergerie it worth a run through too since you would’ve right there. But I am puzzled by “limited itinerary” as Metz and Paris are far apart.
Written 17 February 2018
Pourquoi la cathedrale ne s'est pas illuminer a 22h45
Written 30 May 2017
Showing results 1-9 of 9
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing