2-Day Metz & Luxembourg Getaway (Detailed Guide) 🇫🇷🇱🇺✨

Perfect for a weekend escape! Just 1 hour by train between Metz and Luxembourg, this trip blends medieval charm with modern art and stunning landscapes. Day 1: Metz – Where History Meets Contemporary Art 🚆 Arrival: Metz’s stunning train station (a neo-Romanesque gem) sets the tone. Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Centre Pompidou-Metz 🎨 Free for under-26s! This avant-garde museum dazzles with its hexagonal wooden roof and rotating exhibitions5. Pro tip: The rooftop café offers views of Metz Cathedral! 2️⃣ Metz Cathedral (Saint-Étienne) ⛪ Golden sandstone + 6,500㎡ stained glass (including Chagall’s works). Bonus: Attend a Sunday mass for the full ethereal experience. 3️⃣ Temple Neuf 🌊 A picturesque Protestant church on an island in the Moselle River—perfect for photos! 4️⃣ Musée de La Cour d’Or 🏛️ €5 entry. Traces Metz’s history from Gallo-Roman times. Skip if short on time. 🍽️ Lunch Pick: Try Les Arts et Métiers Brasserie for hearty Franco-German dishes. Day 2: Luxembourg – Castles & Canyons 🚆 1-hour train ride to Luxembourg City. Top Attractions 1️⃣ Adolphe Bridge 🌉 Walk underneath the bridge for jaw-dropping Petrusse Valley views. Rent bikes below! 2️⃣ Notre-Dame Cathedral 🕊️ A Gothic Revival masterpiece with serene interiors. 3️⃣ Palais Grand-Ducal 🏰 Spot the guard-changing ceremony (modest but charming). Chocolate break: Chocolate House Luxembourg across the street! 🍫 4️⃣ National Museum of History & Art 🖼️ Free entry! Highlights include medieval armor and Roman mosaics. 🍽️ Dining: Dinner: Casa Fabiana (vegetarian, ~€20) or Chinese options near the palace. Travel Tips Transport: Luxembourg’s public transit is free (yes, really!)4. Stay: Book near Petrusse Valley for easy access to trails. Budget: ~€60/day (excluding trains). #MetzTravel #LuxembourgDiaries #WeekendInEurope