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Metz Metropole La Cour d’Or Museums
Founded in 1849, the Metz Métropole La Cour d’Or Museums take their name from the palace of the Merovingian kings from Austrasia of which Metz was the capital.
It was here, in these premises loaded with history, that the famous Queen Brunhilda is said to have married King Sigebert.
A maze of rooms and corridors, its route laden with mystery, will plunge the visitor into the very heart of the ancient Gallo-Roman baths, preserved in-situ. The Gallo-Roman collection, which is one of the best in France, contains some striking masterpieces such as the Jupiter column of Merten or the altar dedicated to the god Mithra.
The inspiring medieval granary of Chèvremont in which part of the superb Middle Ages collection is displayed, is a testimony to the apogee of Metz aristocracy in the realms of economics, religion and art (Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Merovingian choir screen, painted ceilings).
The Fine Art collection, including works from Monsu Desiderio, the obscure artist from Metz working in baroque Naples, and showpieces from the School of Metz (19th century), take us full circle through the centuries.
Further information on the Metz Métropole La Cour d'Or Museums
The Museums, a journey through the centuries
We recommend:
- schedule of themed tours for individuals (in French)
- group tours of the Museums
- group tours for schools
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