Local Information

Side Events

During the summer school, several festivals and events will occur in Metz:

• Constellations : Contemporary art and city lighting, night tours from 10PM on Thursdays and Fridays.

• Olympic parade : On June 27th, the Olympic flame will be brought to Metz with a variety of events through the city.

• Metz Plage : Close to the campus is a swimmable lake with temporary bars and animations.

The city has several museums, notably the Centre Pompidou for contemporary art and Musée de la Cour d’Or which is a free museum of local archaeology.

Bars and restaurants in Metz

Metz offers numerous spots to enjoy summer events, including EuroCup game broadcasts. Here are some recommended locations:

• Le Brooklyn Café, 27 rue des Roches: Beautiful terrace by the river.

• Aux Paraiges, 27 rue du Change: Large terrace on Place Saint Louis, showcasing medieval architecture.

• Vivian’s Pub, 15 Place Saint Louis: Beer pub on the same square.

• 3.96 Kaffe: Also on Place Saint Louis.

• L’Effet Mer: A guinguette on campus with a variety of drinks and Italian food.

• Theatris Bar : A nice terrasse with view on the cathedral, next to the opéra.

• The Mermaid’s Tavern : A sports pub on a medieval square with plenty of outside space.

• La Jehanne : Yet another beer bar on yet another medieval square ! Nice room inside.

• Les Frigos : A vast guinguette set in the old military cold rooms with regular events and a variety of food trucks.

The city has a variety of restaurants to suit all preferences. Note that restaurants generally close their kitchens by 10pm. 

Here is a list of recommended restaurants in the city center :

• Le Petit Frontalier

  • • Cuisine: French, Contemporary

    • Address: 18 Rue Pasteur, 57000 Metz

    • Known for: Modern French cuisine

  • Heureux comme Alexandre

    • Cuisine: Burgers, beef steaks and fondue

    • Address: 38 Rue de la Tête d'Or, 57000 Metz

    • Known for: Burgers, beef steaks and fondue 

  • La Réserve

    • Cuisine: French, Healthy

    • Address: 5 Avenue Ney, Hotel La Citadelle Metz Mgallery, 57000 Metz

    • Known for: Elegant dining, excellent quality dishes

  • L’Assiette au Boeuf

    • Cuisine: French, Steakhouse

    • Address: 13 Rue de la Fontaine, 57000 Metz

    • Known for: Specializing in beef dishes

  • La Winstub

    • Cuisine: Alsatian

    • Address: 3 Rue de Ladoucette, 57000 Metz

    • Known for: Alsatian cuisine with hearty dishes and a rustic setting

  • Le Graoully Persan

    • Cuisine : Iranian

    • Address : 20 Rue Sainte Marie, 57000 Metz

    • Known for : persian buffet

  • Coupola

    • Cuisine : Korean

    • Address : 11 rue du Faisan, 57000 Metz

    • Known for : being packed, book early!

  • Le Pizzaïolo

    • Cuisine : pizzas

    • Address : 1 Rue Paul Tornow, 57000 Metz

    • Known for : cheap and good pizzas.

  • Kyou Sushi

    • Cuisine : Japanese

    • Address : 6 Rue du Moyen Pont, 57000 Metz

    • Known for : Sushis, makis, tempuras, and yakitoris 

For budget options, know that Metz is the French city with the highest kebab-to-citizen ratio. The competition yields a much higher average quality compared to the rest of the country, offered at reasonable prices.