St. stephen's cathedral

Philippe Gisselbrecht / Office de Tourisme de Metz

Built from stone of Jaumont, a local limestone rock, from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the silhouette of Metz Cathedral blends harmoniously into the Metz landscape.
This gothic masterpiece is distinguished by the height of its nave (more than 42 metres) and its exceptional brightness. Featuring more than 6,500 m² of stained glass windows, it is the brightest cathedral in France and this has given it the name "God's lantern".

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Historic monument or place to visit in METZ, on the theme(s) Sacred art, awarded with the Label Listed historic monument (MH).

Built in the 13th to 16th centuries of local limestone, Metz Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art. Its 42-metre-high nave is the 3rd highest in France. It is pierced by over 6,500 m2 of stained glass, dating from the 13th to the 20th centuries, earning it the nickname "God's lantern". From Hermann de Münster, Thiebault de Lixheim and Valentin Bousch to Jacques Villon and Marc Chagall, its stained-glass windows present a veritable encyclopedia of glass art.

Languages spoken

English, German

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On site

Concerts Conferences Temporary exhibitions Sound & Light show

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Comfort

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Visits

Visit on your own at all times Guided tours at all times Guided tours with advanced booking Educational tours

Groups accepted on reservation

Prices

Free!

Timetable

From 24/03/2025 to 06/04/2025

Monday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday	from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm