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Metz - focussing on the cathedral Saint Etienne

View of the city centre and the River Moselle

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Metz, France

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Metz, France

Metz is located in the North-East of France, at the confluence of Moselle and Seille and is the capital of the Lorraíne Region. Throughout the ages the city's architecture has been influenced by different eras and its many conquerors; the Celts, the Romans or the Franks, to name a few. The earthTV camera is installed next to Le Pont Moyen, a bridge crossing the River Moselle. We can also see St Etienne, a gothic cathedral with stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall.

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Facts about: France

France
France
Capital:
Paris
Population:
60,656,178
Religion:
Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%
Area:
547,030 km² (1,416,724 miles²)
Coast Line:
5,515 km (3,427 miles)
Lowest:
Rhone River delta -2 m (-7 feet)
Highest:
Mont Blanc 48,07 m (15,771 feet)
Geographic Information

From the French Alps to the quasi-tropical beaches of the Mediterranean, there's almost every climate in France. It's temperate in the north, while the Basque region is moderated by the ocean; north-eastern areas have warm summers and colder winters. Inland areas are mild and sunny; the Mediterranean coast is - mediterranean! In the Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, winds, such as the famous mistral, can be strong.

Key aspects of tourism
In France, it's possible to have all kinds of holidays: A culture or city trip, a relaxing beach holiday and various theme parks are waiting for visitors.

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