Interior View of Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains

Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains

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Simple stone church, one of the oldest in Europe, featuring an airy sanctuary & gardens. People often mention Metz, church, visit, oldest, history, pour, building, beautiful, Saint,


Address

1 Rue de la Citadelle, 57000 Metz, France

Website

metz.fr

Contact

+33 3 87 74 16 16

Rating on Google Maps

4.60
(269305 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Saturday: 2 to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 2 to 6 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed

Visitor Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Metz (23) church (10) visit (7) oldest (6) history (6) pour (6) building (6) beautiful (6) Saint (6)
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  • 4/5 A. G. 7 years ago on Google • 1826 reviews
    Historisch interessanter Sakralbau, der heute kulturell genutzt wird. Mich beeindruckt die schlichte architektonische Gestaltung, in der sich die Bogenfenster bereits als Zierde hervorheben. Schön finde ich die Säulenreihe die in einem Torbogen mündet und die Gartenanlage.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleks F. 5 months ago on Google • 138 reviews
    Attention à la profanation du lieu sacré où réside l’identité de notre pays et le Royaume de Dieu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francisco N. 5 years ago on Google • 740 reviews
    Oldest church in Metz
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Markus W. 7 years ago on Google • 728 reviews
    Romanisches Kirchengebäude, das durch die Schlichtheit beeindruckt. Unbedingt besichtigen und Verweilen. Die Ruhe und die vergangene Zeit genießen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 fredo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice Building visitable at certain times of the year several Expo during the year in a quiet almost monastic it is good 😉 (Original) Très beau Bâtiment visitable a certaine époque de l année plusieurs Expo au cours de l année dans un calme quasi monastique cela fait du Bien 😉
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine M. 5 years ago on Google • 1952 reviews
    One of the oldest and once grand churches in Metz. A historical marvel.

  • 4/5 Courtney K. 2 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Only the exterior is accessible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oleg P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) World-class historical monument (Original) Історична пам'ятка світового рівня
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GASPARD B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visit the old stone in Metz. This city is full of history and surprises! Do not hesitate to look up to discover the facades. (Original) Visitez les vieilles pierre à Metz. Cette ville est pleine d'histoire et de surprises! N'hésitez pas à lever les yeux pour découvrir les façades.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coralie -. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb trace of Metz's past! And the neighborhood is rich in history (Original) Superbe trace du passé de Metz ! Et le quartier est riche en histoire
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 thomas e. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for smoking joke not trikar (Original) Idéal pour fumer du joke pas trikar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabrice R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is extraordinary, I only hope to be able to visit it on Heritage Day (Original) Ce lieu est extraordinaire , j'espère seulement pouvoir le visiter à la journée du patrimoine
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For such a culturally important building. I found it disappointing. It is certainly beautiful but when you are there nothing is explained. Guide is a must (Original) Voor zo n cultureel belangrijk gebouw. Vond ik het tegenvallen. Het is zeker mooi maar als je er bent is niks uitgelegd. Gids is een must
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lysa H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Close to the lake and the Place de la République, this shady corner of tranquility is home to one of the oldest churches in France! (Original) A deux pas du plan d'eau et de la Place de la République, ce coin de tranquilité ombragé abrite une des églises les plus veilles de France !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos F. 10 months ago on Google • 652 reviews
    Espetacular. Visita obrigatória. Vitrais únicos. Imponente.

  • 5/5 Kathy M. 5 years ago on Google • 416 reviews
    Lovely old former Romanesque church. Well preserved and now serves as an event space.

  • 4/5 patricia g. 8 months ago on Google • 252 reviews
    Lieu emblématique de Metz, le petit jardin est très joli

  • 5/5 noodlenoggin 2 years ago on Google • 246 reviews
    Very cool place, and the oldest building I've ever been in. Smaller than I thought it'd be. The grounds are pretty, as well. It's a good, relaxed place to visit, and doesn't take long to see.

  • 4/5 flo f. 3 months ago on Google • 226 reviews New
    Beau xadre pour vos réceptions dommage pas de chauffage

  • 5/5 Dmytro K. 5 years ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Roman building and baths, that later was turned into a church. A long history beside!

  • 5/5 Vincent E. 4 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Plus vieille église d'Europe, très bien restaurée.

  • 3/5 Paul Georg K. 5 years ago on Google • 219 reviews
    Leider konnte ich nur die Außenseite sehen. Den Spinnweben an den Türen nach zu urteilen, sind diese schon lange nicht mehr geöffnet worden.

  • 5/5 Anthony Gary B. 6 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    Lovely, very old, small church building - the original home of the Gregorian (Metz) Chant.

  • 3/5 Ken K. 6 years ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Very wonderful and ancient, but there is very little information on site.

  • 5/5 Francesca B. 2 years ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Apparently the oldest church in France!

  • 3/5 Andreas M. 3 years ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Sehr nett erhaltene alte Kirche. Man bekommt gratis Flyer mit Informationen. Leider optisch nichts besonderes oder sehr schön. Für Corona-Maßnahmen wie z.B. Bescheinigung über Impfung oder Ähnliches (welches am Eingang auch steht!) wurde nicht geachtet.

  • 1/5 Andreas P. 3 months ago on Google • 87 reviews New
    Extremely rude staff wouldn't let me have a short look inside even when the event or whatever it was closed for wasn't even close to happen, with no one inside.

  • 5/5 Jean-Pierre L. 5 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    simplicité... perturbé par une installation lumineuse

  • 5/5 C C. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Magnifique lieu. Nous avons été dans cette basilique à l'occasion d'un concert qui y a été donné. Je voudrai à nouveau visiter celle-ci mais en me penchant sur l'histoire de cette dernière

  • 5/5 Yannick P. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Très belle architecture pour un concert.

  • 5/5 Charles H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well (Original) Très bien

  • 5/5 Isabelle 2 years ago on Google
    Very charming place

  • 5/5 Alex G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. The oldest building in the city. More than 1000 years! (Original) Здорово. Самое старое в городе здание. Более 1000 лет!

  • 5/5 Tomasz M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Early-Christian Basilica (Original) Basilica wczesnochrzescijanska

  • 5/5 Martine C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the must-see sites of this beautiful city (Original) Un des sites incontournables de cette belle ville

  • 4/5 Frederic A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I got married in 569 it was memorable (Original) Je m'y suis marié en 569 ce fût mémorable

  • 4/5 Sylvie-Charlotte K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First construction in the 4th century .. I feel very young suddenly .. To see, really. Deserves a real enhancement. (Original) Première construction au 4e siècle.. Je me sens très jeune du coup.. À voir, vraiment. Mériterait une vraie mise en valeur.

  • 5/5 Laurent S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb, to visit during your visits to Metz. (Original) Superbe, à visiter lors de vos visites à Metz.

  • 5/5 Beatrice G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful exterior architecture, exposed stones. Church which deserves to be known, it is hidden behind the Arsenal and it is hardly visible from the garden of the esplanade. It was a friend who made me discover it. She told me that the interior was beautiful. I hope to be able to discover it one day, at an exhibition. (Original) Tres belle architecture extérieure, pierres apparentes. Eglise qui mérite d etre connue,elle est cachée derrière l Arsenal et elle est à peine visible du jardin de l esplanade C est une amie qui me l a fait découvrir. Elle m a dit que l interieur était beau J espère pouvoir le découvrir un jour ,lors d une exposition .

  • 5/5 Tiffany F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had the chance to visit the Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Church during the Young Bar's conference in October 2014 and I have fond memories of it. It is beautiful outside and inside. If you have the opportunity to go there, don't hesitate! (Original) J'ai eu la chance de visiter l'Eglise Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains lors de la conférence du jeune Barreau en octobre 2014 et j'en garde un souvenir mémorable. Elle est magnifique à l'extérieur comme à l'intérieur. Si vous avez l'occasion de vous y rendre, n'hésitez pas !

  • 5/5 GHIOTTO M. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 3/5 Roland H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old Roman bath house, later Knights Templar. (Original) Altes römisches Badehaus später Templerorden..

  • 3/5 Cédric 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Closed, not highlighted, therefore not included ... (Original) Fermée, pas mise en valeur, donc pas compris...

  • 4/5 Frederic L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A superb place in Metz (Original) Un superbe lieu a Metz

  • 5/5 Victor N. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see place in Metz, going back to the time of the romans

  • 5/5 fab m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Metz (Original) Metz la magnifique

  • 5/5 Olivier 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting. To see in passing (Original) Très intéressant. A voir en passant

  • 5/5 Paula Aragão P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We breathe history in this place. (Original) Respiramos história neste lugar.

  • 3/5 Oskar G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small old church to visit in metz. Take five minutes (Original) Pequeña iglesia antigua para visitar en metz. Toma cinco minutos

  • 4/5 Christophe 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful site (Original) Beau site

  • 5/5 C G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Only outsides are visible outside certain events (Original) Seuls les extérieurs sont visibles en dehors de certains événements

  • 4/5 halsdorf l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) pretty church (Original) jolie église

  • 3/5 Anita 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Joli endroit

  • 5/5 Charles G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church, very old. I went in there to see "the big Christmas scam". (Original) Belle église, très ancienne . J'y suis entré pour voir "la grande escroquerie de Noël".

  • 4/5 Nicolas B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Jolie, located near L'Arsenal. Very well (Original) Jolie, située près L'Arsenal. Très bien

  • 4/5 Sabine 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Tres jolie

  • 5/5 WILBOIS M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb place (Original) Superbe endroit

  • 5/5 dj Gabriel. s. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Lieu agréable

  • 5/5 Le Page E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Located near the very center of Metz, just behind the arsenal, the church of Saint Pierre aux Nonnains is easily accessible thanks to the proximity of the parking lot of the Republic. People with reduced mobility ♿ welcome. After the visits to the Récollets cloister, the Cour d'Or Museum, the Saint Martin church, Saint Pierre aux Nonnains was to close our visit to Metz. But alas this beautiful building was closed. I have known this place many years ago. I was then part of a more or less restricted circle. Friends of Gregorian chants, I have very good memories. Already at that time, I appreciated the old stones and liked to learn the history of Metz. The pationés will find marvels of architecture there. Do not make the same mistake as us, check with the tourist office to find out the opening dates and times. For a day's visit to Metz, you have the option of using Métis services from the peripheral parking lots. People with mobility ♿ are welcome. (Original) Implantée proche de l'hyper centre de Metz, juste derrière l'arsenal, l'église Saint Pierre aux Nonnains est facile d'accès grâce à la proximité du parking de la République. Personnes à mobilité réduite ♿ bienvenues. Après les visites au cloître des Récollets, du Musée de la Cour d'Or, de l'église Saint Martin, Saint Pierre aux Nonnains devait clôturer notre visite à Metz. Mais hélas ce bel édifice était fermé. J'ai connu ce lieu il y a bien de nombreuses années. Je faisais alors parti d'un cercle plus ou moins restreint. Les amis des chants Grégoriens, j'en ai gardé de très bons souvenirs. Déjà à cette époque, j'appréciais les vielles pierres et aimais apprendre l'histoire de Metz. Les pationnés y trouveront des merveilles d'architecture. Ne faites pas la même erreur que nous, renseignez-vous auprès du syndicat d'initiative pour connaître les dates et heures d'ouvertures. Pour une journée de visite à Metz, vous avez la possibilité d'utiliser les services du Métis depuis les parckings périphériques. Les personnes à mobilité ♿ sont les bienvenues.

  • 4/5 Flo R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place I was there because exposed vegetable market by cons no parking nearby shame (Original) Très bel endroit j'y étais car marché végétal exposé par contre pas de parking a proximité domage

  • 5/5 Ernie G. 5 years ago on Google
    Eglise Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Built in the 4th century, the basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is one of the oldest monuments in Metz and pays architectural testimony to 2000 years of history. Having experienced civil, religious and military vocations, Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains has now been transformed into a cultural centre.

  • 5/5 Elena Grossmann/ Olymp H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Grandios!

  • 2/5 Marek G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not worth watching. Converted into a concrete exhibition hall. Deprived of their former function - no effect. And instead of the altar, a TV. (Original) Nie warte obejrzenia. Przerobione na betonową sale do wystaw. Pozbawione dawnej funkcji - bez efektu. A zamiast ołtarza telewizor.


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