The Esplanade

The Esplanade is a giant park in the heart of Metz.  It is  bordered by the courthouse, the Arsenal, the Templar chapel and the Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains and it overlooks the valley of the Mosellle.

This garden mainly consists of linden and chestnut trees with a large fountain in the centre and a lot of flowers. The World Expo was held here  in 1861.

There is a massive parking lot under the park that accommodates the surrounding venues.  The park also is a venue for Fair Carnival (February-March) and the funfair Mirabelle (late August to early September) and Christmas Market.  Today there is a number of concerts on the agenda and at 10pm Morcheeba will be preforming free for all to see and hear.

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