Magasin aux vivres of Metz
After the siege of 1552, when Charles V tried in vain to retake the city, Metz was given a formidable citadel. At the centre of this vast rectangle, a food store was built in 1569 to hold the garrison's reserves: it is the oldest 16th-century military building still intact. The work of Rocco Guerrini, in Renaissance style, it now houses the luxury hotel La Citadelle and the gourmet restaurant La Réserve.
Born of the Metz citadel
After Charles V's failed siege of 1552, it was decided to build a citadel; the food store was raised there in 1569 to hold the garrison's reserves.
A Renaissance building by Rocco Guerrini
The work of Rocco Guerrini, in Renaissance style, it is the oldest 16th-century military building still intact and is listed as a Historic Monument.
Hotel and restaurant today
The building now hosts the luxury hotel La Citadelle and the gourmet restaurant La Réserve.
Infos pratiques
Adresse : 5 avenue Ney, 57000 Metz
Questions fréquentes
What is the building used for today?
It houses the luxury hotel La Citadelle and the gourmet restaurant La Réserve.
What makes it remarkable?
Built in 1569 at the heart of the citadel, it is the oldest 16th-century military building still intact.
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