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Walk through Metz’s evocative streets, where ancient legends meet World War II history. From neo-Romanesque towers and medieval lanes to somber memorials and soaring cathedrals, discover a city shaped by courage, resilience, and the enduring hope of its people. Explore stunning architecture, hidden stories, and the enduring spirit of a city reborn from conflict and hope. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Itinerary
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Begin your journey into wartime Metz at Gare de Metz-Ville, the city's iconic train station. Explore its grand neo-Romanesque architecture, uncover hidden scars from WWII, and imagine the dramatic arrivals and departures that shaped history. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finish your tour at Metz's beautiful Esplanade, where monuments and chestnut trees tell stories of war, resilience, and renewal. Reflect on the city's dramatic past and capture a piece of living history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Wander the winding Rue Taison and hunt for a hidden plaque honoring the city's WWII resistance fighters. Discover stories of courage and coded messages in the heart of historic Metz.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hôtel de Ville
Discover the Hôtel de Ville de Metz, where history and intrigue meet. Explore its grand balcony, hunt for hidden wartime marks, and imagine life under occupation in this storied city hall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Capture a photo of the cathedral's soaring spires. Then, search the square to find the commemorative plaque marking Metz's liberation in 1944.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You're about to encounter one of Metz's most poignant landmarks—the Synagogue de Metz. Here, history is etched in stone, and every detail tells a story of resilience and remembrance. Your mission: observe, capture, and contemplate.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step off the tourist trail at Place de la Comédie and discover a hidden WWII memorial plaque. This checkpoint invites you to reflect on the square's powerful, often-overlooked history—right in the heart of Metz's liveliest spot.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pont des Morts: Stand on the evocative 'Bridge of the Dead' and imagine daring WWII escapes. Plan your own route to freedom as you uncover the bridge's hidden stories and secrets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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