What to do and see in Moselle, Grand Est: The Best Sights & Landmarks

April 1, 2022 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Moselle, France including Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg, Chapelle Sainte Croix, Metz Cathedral, Galaxie Amneville, Gare de Metz-Ville, Citadelle de Bitche, Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Ouvrage du Simserhof, Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef, Place de la Comedie.
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1. Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg

61bis, Grande rue, 57920 Veckring France +33 6 70 59 34 38 [email protected] http://www.maginot-hackenberg.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,349 reviews

Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg

Reviewed By MartijnDdorf - Ruhr Area, Germany

We enjoyed visiting the Ouvrage Hackenberg, dug into the Hackenberg hill. By taking the internal train to combat block 9 you understand how big this fortress is. Our guide Alain gave a passionate tour as his grandfather was a soldier at the Ouvrage during WW2. Seeing the turret in block 9 in action, from the in- and outside, was impressive. Be prepared that most guides only speak French and make sure to bring warm clothes, as the tour takes 2,5 hours and the inside temperature is 12 degrees C all year round.

2. Chapelle Sainte Croix

7 Chemin de la Chapelle Sainte-Croix, 57600 Forbach France
Excellent
79%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Chapelle Sainte Croix

3. Metz Cathedral

Place d'Armes, 57000, Metz France +33 3 87 36 12 01 http://www.cathedrale-metz.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,854 reviews

Metz Cathedral

One of the tallest cathedrals in France, the 12th-century building is also known for its extensive use of stained-glass windows.

Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy

Mostly built in the Gothic style between the 13th and 16th centuries it holds the largest expanse of stained glass in the world, most of which from famous artists throughout history such as Hermann von Munster from the 13th century and modernist Marc Chagall from the 20th. As soon as we entered, in fact, the interior was immense and amazing with a huge nave all decorated with stained glass. We also admired the sculpted extior too, built in the local yellow Jaumont Limestone.

4. Galaxie Amneville

Rue des Artistes, 57360 Amneville France +33 3 87 70 28 29 http://www.le-galaxie.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Galaxie Amneville

5. Gare de Metz-Ville

1 Place du Général de Gaulle, 57000, Metz France +33 892 35 35 35 [email protected] http://www.gares-sncf.com/fr/gare/frade/metz-ville
Excellent
51%
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4.5 based on 971 reviews

Gare de Metz-Ville

Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Very nice architecture, this station is one of the nicest in France or in Lorraine; nice sculptures and a Germanic style; the station is near the nice Pompidou Museum.

6. Citadelle de Bitche

Rue Bombelles, 57230 Bitche France +33 3 87 96 18 82 http://www.citadelle-bitche.com/site/histoire_citadelle.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 368 reviews

Citadelle de Bitche

Reviewed By Editor-at-large - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

We didn't know what to expect of the Citadel, having gone on a bit of a whim on a wet day of what was mostly a walking holiday. We arrived mid-afternoon and thought we'd just walk round the ramparts and head home... when we saw it was a paid attraction we almost didn't bother... what a mistake that would have been! We also almost refused the headphones, but the man at the ticket office looked so disappointed and explained that we wouldn't be able to listen to the film soundtrack without them so we relented... and what a good thing we did. The siege of Bitche is an amazing part of French history - not one I knew anything about - but the way that the story is told by use of a film that plays on screens dotted around the underground tunnels and rooms of the citadel really does help bring it to life. I suspect it's much better on a quiet afternoon than it would be with loads of tourists or school kids. Frankly it's a must-see attraction of national importance and with an appropriate high quality interpretation. In better weather it would have been good to spend longer exploring the ramparts and the grounds.

7. Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

33 avenue de Fayetteville, 57500 Saint-Avold France +33 3 87 92 07 32 https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/lorraine-american-cemetery
Excellent
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Reviewed By JGADV - Zonhoven, Belgium

Very serene place to visit, full of history. This place houses over 10.000 graves of soldiers that died in the region during World War 2, there is a chapel and visitor center, toilets and parking, take into account that toilets, visitor center and chapel are closed during Covid19 measures but the grounds remain open although you better check before you go, due to lockdowns in France. Do not shout or make loud noises and facemask is now recommended.

8. Ouvrage du Simserhof

Rue Andre Maginot Le Légeret, 57410 Siersthal France +33 3 87 96 39 40 [email protected] http://www.simserhof.fr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 179 reviews

Ouvrage du Simserhof

9. Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef

2 rue du Musee, 57700, Neufchef France +33 3 82 85 76 55 http://www.musee-minesdefer-lorraine.com/
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef

10. Place de la Comedie

Place de la Comedie, Metz France
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

Place de la Comedie

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