Metz Cathedral and useful links
Escorial as Ideal!
Enjoy a great location and visit the must-see sites nearby!
From the hotel, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Metz train station, repeatedly voted the most beautiful train station in France. For art lovers, the Pompidou Center is a 10-minute walk away. You'll reach Place de la République in 10 minutes on foot, where you'll find all the shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes of the city center. Not far away, you'll find the famous Saint-Étienne de Metz Cathedral.
Just two kilometers from the Hôtel Escurial, Metz Cathedral stands proudly in the heart of the city. Its Gothic architecture impresses at first glance with its soaring vaults and richly sculpted facades. It is sometimes nicknamed the "Lantern of the Good Lord" because of its immense stained-glass windows that flood the interior with natural light.
Upon entering, visitors are immediately struck by the spectacular height of the nave and the palette of colors offered by the ancient and modern stained-glass windows. Some were created by great 20th-century artists, giving the monument a unique charm blending history and contemporary creation. The crypt, meanwhile, houses more discreet but equally fascinating treasures.
Accessible on foot from the hotel, the cathedral is an ideal walk to discover Metz gently.
