Discover Metz-Orne: tourism, education and companies
TERRITORY OF METZ-ORNE
The most populous area of the department, centred around the capital Metz, boasts solid economic assets. From historical and winemaking heritage to established tourist attractions and unique villages, Metz-Orne has it all.
In figures*:
- Area: 1,135 km2, 18% of the total area of Moselle
- Population: 378,824 inhabitants, or 36% of the total population of Moselle
- Population density: 333,8 inhabitants/km2
- 26,159 companies operating
- 161,936 jobs
*Source: Insee, Observatoire Territorial de la Moselle
Metz-Orne: How to get there?
- Road network: at the junction of the A31 (Luxembourg – Nancy) and A4 (Strasbourg – Paris) motorways
- River network: The high-capacity canalised River Moselle, Metz Mazerolle Port and New Port of Metz (number one port in Europe for cereals)
- Rail connections: TGV Est (direct line from Metz – Paris in 1:25) – Lorraine TGV: 1:20 journey to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
- Air connections: Lorraine Airport in Goin; Luxembourg/Findel international airport (70km from Metz)
METZ
Moselle’s capital is a multifaceted city
Combining remnants of the Gallo-Roman era and Middle Ages, with Renaissance, German Imperial and modernist architecture, Metz is truly unique. It is also a city of nature, with over 625 hectares of green space (the greenest city in France according to the French Observatory for green cities).
Iconic monuments include St-Etienne Cathedral, Centre Pompidou-Metz and the Temple Neuf (New Temple). Metz is also a hotbed of culture (named a City of Music by Unesco), with impressive concert venues (L’Arsenal, Cité Musicale Metz, the Opera Theatre), not to forget the young Constellations de Metz festival. . It is also home to one of Europe’s best Christmas Markets (ranked 3rd by European Best Destinations in 2023). Finally, according to the 2023 BDO/Challenges magazine ranking, it is the best city in France for families.
CIty of Metz
Other major towns: Rombas, Woippy, Maizières-lès-Metz, Ars-sur-Moselle, Montigny-lès-Metz, Marange-Silvange, Amnéville…
Artificial lake of Metz
Montigny-lès-Metz
Groupe Demathieu Bard Construction: A major player in the construction and real estate industry
Augny
Amazon: The e-commerce giant’s largest distribution centre in France
Louvigny
Marcotullio: High-end catering service in the Grand Est region and Luxembourg
Trémery
Stellantis: Car engine manufacturer
Metz
Stellantis: Gearbox manufacturer
Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes
La Fournée Dorée: Pastry maker
Augny, Jouy-aux-Arches and Moulins-lès-Metz
Actisud: Is the second largest retail park in France in terms of retail space and attracts almost 5 million visitors every year. One of its main draws is Waves shopping center, home to 50 stores and 14 restaurants.
Studying in Metz and the surrounding area: higher education and Universities
A real hub of higher education and training, Metz is home to over 24,000 students
The University of Lorraine has 3 sites in Metz:
It also has a site in Montigny-Lès-Metz, home to INSPÉ (Institut national supérieur de professorat et de l’éducation / Higher National Institute of Teacher Training and Education)
Links to the various University of Lorraine sites are available at:
university of Lorraine
Technopole Campus:
- ENIM (Metz national engineering school)
- IAE Metz School of Management
- Franco-German Institute for Technology, Economics & Science
- IUT Metz
- ISFATES (Franco-German Institute for Technology, Economics & Science)
- Faculty of Mathematics, IT and mechanics
- Faculty of basic and applied sciences
Bridoux Campus:
- Faculty of basic and applied sciences
Saulcy Campus:
- Faculty of law, economics and management
- IUT Metz
- Faculty of Arts, literature and languages
- Faculty of Languages for students of other disciplines
- Faculty of Human and social sciences
Not to forget:
- CentraleSupelec (graduate school of electrical engineering): is a world-renowned institution. It offers courses in all areas of engineering and systems science.
metz.centralesupelec.fr - Metz Arts and Métiers Campus: this engineering school, opened in 1997, is decidedly international in its outlook, offering dual qualifications, notably the French-German dual diploma.
artsetmetiers.fr/fr/campus/metz - ESAL (graduate school of Art of Lorraine): is one of 44 public Arts Universities in France. The Centre for visual arts in Metz offers French qualifications and aims to be global in its vision.
www.esalorraine.fr - Georgia Tech-Europe: is an international university offering courses in electronics, IT and electrical and mechanical engineering. Its main campus is located in Atlanta, USA.
europe.gatech.edu - ESITC (graduate school of building works engineers): in Metz trains building and civil engineers, focusing mainly on construction site preparation and management.
www.esitc-metz.com
Tourism in Metz-Orne
Metz and the surrounding area have a vibrant tourism sector: there’s something for everyone!
Amnéville-les-thermes
Amnéville city of leisure
Amnéville Leisure City, the largest leisure complex in the Grand-Est region, is a one-stop-shop for adventure, relaxation, cuisine and thrills for the whole family.
Top attractions include a zoo with 2000 animals, an aquarium, Thermapolis spa, Villa Pompéi, the Galaxie concert hall, Seven Casino, France Aventures and SnowWorld for skiing enthusiasts.
Gravelotte
Museum of the War of 1870 and Annexation
A one-of-a-kind monument in France. In Gravelotte, the Museum of the War of 1870 and Annexation (a passionately Moselle site) is the only museum dedicated to this conflict. In its 900m2 permanent exhibition, visitors can discover an exceptional collection of equipment used by the Franco-German armies. Opposite the museum, the Halle des Souvenirs (Hall of Memories) preserves the memory of the combatants.
And also :
The Moselle wine trail
A land of sport
Home to two iconic sports teams (League 1 side Football Club de Metz and Metz Handball, 25 times French women’s handball champions), Metz hosts major events at St-Symphorien stadium (French national team warmup matches) and Metz Arena (international handball and gymnastics championships). The Arenas are also the setting for the Moselle Open, an ATP 250 tournament that attracts some of the world’s best tennis players.
Local delicacy: Boulets of Metz
Created by Léon Bohr, this chocolate delicacy was first produced in Metz in 1934. It was relaunched by Gilles Dalmar. The Boulet (a Qualité MOSL product) measures 6.5 centimetres in diameter and contains chocolate ganache, almond paste, caramel and biscuit. The chocolatier’s other specialities include Pavés de Bon-Secours and the Petit Lorrain, made with local mirabelle plums.
