Gare de Metz

The station in Metz was a central point of plans for a new urban area in Metz, now called the Imperial Quarter, which was built during the first annexation of Metz into the German Empire. In order to "Germanify" the city, Kaiser Wilhelm II decided upon the creation of a new district shaped by a distinctive blend of Germanic architecture. The district was conceived by German architect Conrad Wahn and is now commonly called the Imperial District. The railway station constitutes the cornerstone of this district, not far from the historic downtown. Its first aim was military usage[citation needed] and it had to answer a strategic need: For the success of the Schlieffen plan, the Kaiser had to be able to transport his troops from France to Russia in just 24 hours. This resulted in a sizeable station with platforms large enough to accommodate troops on foot and on horseback. So the Metz railway station was directly linked to Berlin via the Cannons Railway.

Very beautiful train station, i like the design and the architecture. It has everything for travelers. Like cafés or a place to sit. Also relay to buy snacks before the train. You take the bus from outside from the exit « le sablon » if you are have a lot of luggage there’s an escalators you can use. It’s very convenient train station for travelers.

Very cool place. Some great history to this place. Lovely buildings and such great design in the stone and columns. So pretty and worth visiting to just see for yourself. Nothing much can we said that's bad about this place. Take a look for yourself.

The main station of Metz, like many other things there, is very worth seeing, for those who are also interested in train stations. Art Nouveau from 1905-1908 and historical "heaviness", inside bright and clean, modern and pleasant. Especially at Christmas beautiful lighting of the building and forecourt with very large Christmas symbols. Projections on the opposite wall. On November 21, commemoration and flowers at the monument of Charles A.J.M. de Gaulle (1890-1970).

Constant delays and chaos. They replace trains with bus, then vice versa. Nobody speaks English. This should not be happening in a middle of Europe.