The Metz Covered Market (French: Marché Couvert de Metz) is a historic market with permanent stalls…read moreand shops in a large covered structure in the historical centre of Metz, capital of the Lorraine region in France. The Covered Market is one of the oldest, most grandiose in France and is home to traditional local food producers and retailers. Originally built as the bishop's palace, the French Revolution broke out before the Bishop of Metz could move in and the citizens decided to turn it into a food market. And what a wonderful market it is. As soon as you step inside you are overwhelmed with smells of different foods and displays that are well done. I love markets and this one is wonderful. Wish I lived here so that, I can explore this market fully :-(

Mainly meat and cheese cases are found in the covered market near the cathedral…read more We were hoping for something akin to the Rouges des Enfants in Paris but this was smaller and not as much variety We did see a few places offering sit down service but it seemed to be meaty tarts, quiches and dishes