Shopping and days out

Palais Street Innovative and welcoming to one and all, Metz boasts one of the most extensive pedestrian zones in France. With over 2,000 shops, the city marks its age-old tendency towards trade. National and international brands, antique shops, art galleries and other independent boutiques sit happily side by side.

Just lift your gaze to admire the architectural details decorating the buildings above the shop windows. The Dolce Vita of the café terraces and the tea shops and the friendly atmosphere of the covered and open-air markets are enough to give you a sense of relaxation and contribute to a better quality of life.

Restaurant guides list many distinguished restaurants offering an inventive or traditional gourmet experience, and the city overflows with a wide-ranging selection of nightlife and leisure activities (lounges, cosy bars, cabarets, discotheques etc.). There's something to suit all tastes and ages.

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Place du Quarteau Florist in the pedestrian zone