The beautiful town overshadowed by famous neighbour on the border with France and Germany

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more This beautiful town lies close to the French border with Germany and Luxembourg and is a hidden gem (Image: Getty) The beautiful city of Metz near the French border with Germany and Luxembourg in the northeast of the country is located at the convergence of the Moselle and Seille rivers. It forms a central point of the European Greater Region, formerly the SaarLorLux.

As such, while steeped in French culture it also has been strongly influenced by German culture. “This vibrant city in Lorraine has a rich history and stunning architecture. Visit Centre Pompidou-Metz, and stroll along the Moselle River,” said Malcolm Massey, Babbel’s France expert to MailOnline .

The city has a 3,000-year history, having been held by Celts and Romans and was the birthplace of the Carolingian dynasty. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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