La Cour d'Or, Metz

La Cour d'Or houses artwork and archeological collections signifying the history of Metz. The collections in this museum are distributed through a 3,500 m² (0.00135 square miles) labyrinthal organization of rooms, incorporating the ancient Petites Carmes Abbey, the Chèvremont granary, and the Trinitaires church. As you walk through this museum, you get a peek into the rich architecture of Lorraine. The museum tour takes you on an artistic and archeological journey – from medieval collections of Merovingian tombs and artifacts from the Gallo-Roman period, to artwork across various artistic movements, you can feast your eyes on many remarkable man-made creations. La Cour d'Or holds exhibitions and workshops that attract visitors by the droves. It is also home to a library with over 12,000 books on a number of subjects, including decorative arts, history, military and sculpture. Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Metz trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.