Ney Barracks
Built between 1833 and 1842 by Colonel Firmin-Claude Parnajon, the Ney barracks, also known as the Engineers' barracks, open onto Place de la République, formerly Place Royale. Their U-shaped plan, 170 metres by 95, gives a military presence to the centre of Metz. In 1854, the brothers Antoine and François-Désiré Husson, together with Gustave Hennequin, carved the high-relief trophies of arms that adorn the entrance.
An imposing U-shaped plan
Raised between 1833 and 1842 by Colonel Firmin-Claude Parnajon, the barracks form a "U" of 170 by 95 metres opening onto Place de la République, formerly Place Royale.
The trophies of arms at the entrance
In 1854, the Husson brothers, Antoine and François-Désiré, and Gustave Hennequin carved the high-relief trophies of arms decorating the entrance.
A protected monument
The Ney barracks are listed as a Historic Monument.
Infos pratiques
Adresse : Avenue Ney, 57000 Metz
Questions fréquentes
When were the Ney barracks built?
Between 1833 and 1842, under Colonel Firmin-Claude Parnajon.
Where are the Ney barracks?
On Avenue Ney, south-west of Place de la République, in the centre of Metz.
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