Metz: Place d'Armes 2
Place d’Armes occupies a broad paved square beside Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz’s historic centre, in the Grand Est region. Laid out in the 18th century under architect Jacques-François Blondel, it creates a formal setting for the Hôtel de Ville and the cathedral’s monumental Gothic flank. Saint-Étienne, begun in the 13th century, is known as the “Lantern of God” for its exceptional expanse of stained glass, including works by Marc Chagall. Metz extends around the Moselle and its meeting with the Seille, a position that helped make it an important historic centre of Lorraine. Place d’Armes remains one of the city’s principal civic spaces, connecting the old town’s streets with the cathedral quarter.
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Metz has served as a regional centre in Lorraine since Roman times. Set where the Moselle and Seille meet, the city combines a compact historic core with broad riverside spaces and the gardens of the Esplanade. Saint-Étienne Cathedral, built from the 13th to the 16th century, is renowned for its extensive stained glass, including windows by Marc Chagall. The Centre Pompidou-Metz adds exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, while the Imperial Quarter recalls the period of German rule after 1871. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Metz and Lorraine.
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Grand Est is best known in France for the Champagne vineyards that sustain one of the country’s most celebrated wine traditions. Extending from the Ardennes to Alsace on the German border, this large eastern region unites the historic territories of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine. The Moselle runs through Lorraine, while the Rhine shapes much of the eastern frontier. Strasbourg, the regional capital, is home to the European Parliament and its celebrated Gothic cathedral; nearby Nancy is distinguished by the UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Grand Est.
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The Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, together with the Alps, Pyrenees and broad river basins, define much of France — they support maritime trade, farming, wine regions and travel throughout the year. The Seine runs through Paris, where the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among Europe’s most recognised landmarks. The Loire Valley is known for Renaissance châteaux, while Mont-Saint-Michel rises from a tidal bay in Normandy. Regional food traditions are equally distinctive, from Breton seafood to Provençal cooking, with bread, cheese and wine central to everyday life. France’s global cultural influence is evident in its language, literature, fashion and cinema. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how France’s coasts, plains and mountain borders relate to their surroundings.
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