In the Lorraine region of France, Metz is a stunning city that straddles the Moselle River. It is known as the “Green City” for its urban landscape of parks. After a morning of wandering around the impressive architectural sights, of course I headed to the patisseries. The Boulet de Metz is a specialty pastry of the area. The round shape resembles a bullet, drawing from the deep military history of the city. A cookie is filled with rich chocolate ganache and covered with layers of marzipan, dark chocolate, and toasted hazelnuts. It is decadent, and I would expect nothing less.
Other Metz sights, shops, and eats:
Sights
Opéra-Théâtre for the splendor of the oldest working opera house in France, place de la Comedie
Porte des Allemands for a view of the gateway into Germany, rue des Allemands
Shops
Hèrmes for small accessories and silk scarves, rue des Clercs 12
Printemps for all the big department store brands, 12 rue Serpenoise
Eats
Café Mathis for bistro fare, 72 en Fournirue
Chez Mauricette for a chartruterie plate, Marche Couvert, place Jean-Paul II
Claude Bourguignon for quiche Lorraine, 31 rue Tête d'Or
Fresson for millefeuille, mont blancs, and macarons, 17 rue du Grand Cerf
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