Nancy, France

Metz is in the Grand-Est region of France and in the Moselle departement that borders Luxembourg and Germany.

Due to its German heritage and military tradition, Metz has yet to earn much respect in the eyes of the French. Most of the criticism about Metz is clichéd and unwarranted; in fact, Strasbourg has stronger German heritage yet has been overwhelmingly embraced by the French and visitors alike.