A Day in Metz: Between Cathedrals and Medieval Gates 🇫🇷✨

Today, on my way from Verdun to Luxembourg, I decided to stop by Metz—a historic city on the Franco-German border. Though just a brief visit, it turned into a fascinating detour! 🧳 Luggage Woes (& Solutions) Arriving around 11 AM, I asked at the train station about luggage storage, but two staff members confirmed: "No storage here!" 😅 Instead, they directed me to a nearby hotel, where I paid €6 per bag—not the cheapest, but convenient. ⛪ Cathedral Chronicles I visited two churches, and while French cathedrals often feel more uniform compared to Germany or Spain’s eclectic styles, Metz Cathedral (Saint-Étienne) left me in awe. The grandeur of its architecture, faded frescoes, and even the fallen statues whispered stories of its long, storied past. 📜 🏰 Deutsches Tor (Porte des Allemands) By evening, I reached the Deutsches Tor—a medieval gate that, much like Caen’s castle, has transformed into a public space for locals. Standing there, I realized: I may not fully grasp Western Europe’s religious or defensive history… but that’s the point. Isn’t life about discovering what we don’t know—or correcting what we misunderstood? 🌍 Final Thoughts Metz, though small, is a hidden gem—where history lingers in every stone, and even a short stay feels like stepping into another era. If you’re passing through northeastern France, don’t skip it! #Metz #FranceTravel #HiddenGems #SoloTravel #HistoryLover #CathedralsOfEurope ✈️📸