Éclats messins: Vever jewellers at the Musée de La Cour d'Or
In 3 days
Founded in Metz in 1821, the house of Vever left its mark on French jewellery. The Musée de La Cour d'Or traces its history through nearly 200 works: jewels, preparatory drawings, archives and art objects.
Two centuries of creation
The exhibition starts with this jewellery dynasty's beginnings in Metz, shows its influence in the Art Nouveau period under Henri Vever, then turns to the current revival of its creations.
An immersive staging of the firm's history
The exhibition is presented in an immersive setting, revealing the artistic legacy of this great French house.
A jewellery story back in its home town, with free admission
Showing Vever at La Cour d'Or brings a jewellery saga back to the town where it began. The route falls into three parts: the firm's Metz origins, Henri Vever between Paris and Art Nouveau, then fame and legacy. Outside loans recall its reach across Europe and the United States, and the Ministry of Culture named the project among its 2026 'Exhibitions of National Interest'. Admission is free for everyone. The museum opens daily except Tuesday, from 10 am to 12.45 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. Groups and curious visitors can request a guided tour by email.
Winter or spring: two ways to plan a stay around Vever
The show runs until mid-May 2027, so you can pick your season. In winter, the Christmas market fills Place Saint-Jacques until 30 December, on the very square where Pierre-Paul Vever kept his first shop. The museum does close on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and on 1 January. In spring, the Centre Pompidou-Metz shows Séraphine Louis until 12 April, so one weekend can take you from jewels to painting. Note Good Friday, 26 March 2027, and 1 May, two more closing days. Warmer weather then invites you to end the day along the Moselle.
Practical information
Address: Musée de La Cour d'Or - Euro-Métropole de Metz, 2 Rue du Haut Poirier, 57000 Metz
Frequently asked questions
Where and when?
From 12 November 2026 to 17 May 2027: Musée de La Cour d'Or, 2 rue du Haut Poirier, Metz.
How do I get to the museum from the station?
Allow about twenty minutes on foot, via Place Saint-Louis, Fournirue and Place d'Armes. The free N81 CITY shuttle stops right at the museum. If you drive, the museum suggests the Cathédrale and Saint-Jacques car parks.
Where should I sleep for a short break around the exhibition?
Book near the cathedral: the museum, Place Saint-Jacques and the old streets are then all walkable, in winter and in spring. Staylaro's guide « Se loger à Metz » also compares Outre-Seille and the Impérial district, and helps you look for accommodation.
Who were the Vevers, and what has become of the firm?
A dynasty founded in Metz in 1821 by Pierre-Paul Vever, which moved to Rue de la Paix after the 1871 annexation. Henri, born in Metz in 1854, made his name in Art Nouveau. Closed in 1982, the firm was revived in 2021 by Camille and Damien Vever.
