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HÔTEL DE LA CATHÉDRALE €€
( 03 87 75 00 02;
www.hotelcathedrale-metz.fr
;
25 place de Chambre; d €75-110;
)
This classy little hotel occupies a 17th-century townhouse opposite the cathed-
ral. Climb the wrought-iron staircase to your classically elegant room, with high ceil-
ings, hardwood floors and antique trappings.
Historic Hotel
LA CITADELLE €€€
( 03 87 17 17 17;
www.citadelle-metz.com
; 5 av Ney; d €205-265; )
A 16th-
century citadel given a boutique makeover, luxurious La Citadelle blends history
with Zen sleekness. The hotel's pride and joy is its Michelin-starred restaurant, Le
Magasin aux Vivres.
Design Hotel
HÔTEL MÉTROPOLE €
( 03 87 66 26 22;
www.hotelmetropole-metz.com
; 5 place du Général de Gaulle; s
€52, d €58-63; )
Beat the crowds to the Centre Pompidou-Metz, five minutes'
stroll away, by staying at this German Empire-style townhouse facing the train sta-
tion. The cheery rooms feature above-par perks like free wi-fi and flatscreen TVs.
Traditional Hotel
Eating
LE MAGASIN AUX VIVRES €€€
( 03 87 17 17 17; 5 av Ney; mains €40-70; closed Sat lunch, Sun, Mon)
Conjurer
of textures and seasonal flavours, Michelin-starred chef Christophe Dufossé makes
creative use of local produce. Moselle wines work well with specialities like plump
scallops sliding into a Lorraine beer emulsion and rack of Limousin lamb in spicy
jus.
Gastronomic
LA VOILE BLANCHE €€
( 03 87 20 66 66; 1 parvis des Droits de l'Homme; menus €25-35; closed dinner
Sun, Tue; )
Art on a plate is the aim at Centre Pompidou-Metz' kaleidoscope-in-
spired restaurant, designed by architects Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku. The menu
is fresh and seasonal - think summery Camargue rice with red mullet and succulent
Charolais beef.
Modern French
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