Welcome to Metz

It is the capital of the Lorraine region and of the departement of Moselle. It is on the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille, that Metz is located. Metz became the capital of the newly created region of Lorraine in the middle of the 20th century. Historical records show that in ancient times Metz was known as Divodurum. The city was earlier the capital of the Celtic Mediomatrici. The name of the tribe was abbreviated to Mettis.

Area & Location
The city is located in the North-East of France. It is the capital of the Lorraine region and of the departement of Moselle. Metz covers a total area of 41.94 square kilometer. According to 1999 census, the total population living in Metz is 123,776. The density of the population here is 2951 per square kilometer. Metz is located on 49° 07 '13" N latitude and 06° 10' 40" E longitude.
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Transportation
Metz does not have any streetcars or subways. For public transport, tourists have to rely on buses. Two minibus lines go by different routes from the main station to the Prefecture. All bus lines come together at Place de la Republique. Metz Nancy Lorrine Airport serves Metz city.
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Hotels
La Citadelle, La Grange de Conde, Hotel Metropole, Hotel du Theatre, Holiday inn Metz Technopole 2000, Ibis Metz Centre Gare, Ibis Metz center Cathedrale, La Bergerie, B and B Hotel Metz, Le Royal Hotel Metz, Novotel Metz Hauconcourt, Hotel Bonsai Escale, Mercure Metz Centre, Grand Hotel de Metz, Hotel Moderne, Best Hotel Metz, Citotel Cecil Hotel, Balladins Superior de Metz, Campanile Metz Technopole and Companille Centre Gare are some popular hotels of Metz.
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Places of Attraction
Some popular places of attraction of Metz are Metz Flea Market, Cathedrale St. Etienne (Cathedral of St. Stephan), Saint Peirre aux Nonnains Basilica, Place Saint-Louis, Marche couvert, Porte des Allemands, La Cour d'Or and Battlefields of 1870. Metz Flea Market features more than 49,000 square feet of space. This market is organized on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Cathedrale St. Etienne (Cathedral of St. Stephan) is one of the tallest cathedrals in France. In this cathedral, you'll get to see the stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall). Saint Pierre aux Nonnains Basilica is France's oldest church that was built in the 4h century. La Cour d'Or is a collection of museums. Some other churches in Metz are St-Martin Church, St-Vincente Church, St-Pierre-de-la-Citadelle, St-Euchaire and St-Maximum are some popular churches of Metz.
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Paris Health and Safety

Paris: Health & Safety
Paris is considered as a quite safe city. You can wander in almost every district with a very low risk of mugging. However, some areas are safer than others.
The centre and most touristy area of Paris (Le Marais, the Latin quarter, the Louvre area….) is very safe, as it’s a vibrant area either at day or night.
Les Halles can be a bit scary at night though, as it’s known to be a spot for drug dealers, but, it’s now permanently controlled by the police so it’s becoming safer.
The western part of the city (17th, 8th and 16th arrondissements) is quite wealthy, but mostly residential, so it can get pretty empty when the night comes and become a bit scary. Not that they are dangerous districts, but if anything happens, you could feel quite lonely, mostly at night.
The Champs-Elysées are very lively and not too risky, at least during the day. Most of the offices are located there so you will mainly meet business men at their lunch break. But you should still be careful on this large avenue, above all at night, because it’s so crowded that it is the perfect place for pickpockets.
Montmarte is a safe neighborhood, and if you go down the hill to Pigalle, which is the Red Light district, you will not need to worry too much, as it’s very lively and touristy, even late at night.
The North of Paris is not the safest. Around both Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est, you should always keep an eye on your wallet. If you want to explore La goutte d’Or, which is a quite poor district, you should go there only during the day-time and don’t hang out there too long, otherwise you may be offered some illegal substances.
Belleville and Menilmontant, both African and North-African areas, have become safer places these last 5 years. They are popular among young “bourgeois-bohèmes” (also know as “bobos”) who have settled here to escaped the high rents of other funky areas like Bastille.
Eastern Paris is also all right.
Bastille is so vibrant with its many cafés and bars that you may encounter drunk people at night with extravagant behaviours, but nothing really bad could happen to you here.
On the other side of the Seine, the 13th arrondissment, a part of it being the Chinese district, is not dangerous either, just like the Montparnasse area and the South of Paris.
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Paris Weather
January is the coldest month with minimum temperature falling to 3ºC and plenty of snowfall. The temperature rises fairly and continuously and July has a pleasant climate with temperature averaging 26ºC.
Rain is a common phenomenon though it falls less in winter than any other season. Snowfalls are an integral feature of local climate but modern transportation system makes sure that there are no disruptions in the city life.
Spring & Fall
Paris is at its best during the temperate spring months (March to May), with autumn coming in a close second.
Summer
This is peak tourist season. Points of interest see their largest crowds.
August is usually hot and sticky, and it's also when many Parisians take their yearly vacations, so businesses are likely to be closed. Opera and orchestra venues are mostly on break during the summer months.
Few budget hotels have air conditioned rooms so this may be a consideration for travel during the warmer months.
Winter
Winter months are generally cold and wet. Freezing temperatures and ice have been rare since the 1800's. The moist cold air, however, can be bone chilling.
In winter, there are all sorts of cultural events to tempt the visitor, but school holidays can clog the streets.
Attractions like the fountains at Versailles are shut down during the winter months.
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Lisbon Health and Safety

Being home to over 600,000 people, Lisbon is a fairly large city. Keeping that in mind, it is a good idea to use the same safety common sense that one would use when visiting any large city. To avoid being pickpocketed, men should carry wallets in their front pockets and women should hold their bags by their bodies, not their straps, while walking or shopping. Women should also keep a close eye on their bags while eating in restaurants or using public transport. Hotel safes should be put to use to store valuables and money, and a photocopy, not the original, of your passport should accompany you when you go out. Leave the original in the safe. Carry only small amounts of cash and avoid wearing expensive jewelry and engaging in behaviors that thieves may notice, such as overtipping.
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Tourist Attractions: The city, which has many cultural and historical monuments, is a famous tourist destination.

Transportation: The city has a reliable transport system. Metro is the city's major public transport system. Bus, funicular and tram services serve the city. Portela Airport, located in the heart of the city with international flights to any destination worldwide links the city with other parts of the world.

Hotels: The city provides wide selection of hotels that serve cheap as well as luxurious reception. Hotel Miraparque Lisbon, Best Western Hotel Flamingo Lisbon, Comfort Inn Embaixador Hotel Lisbon, Comfort Hotel Principe Lisbon, Sana Rex Hotel Lisbon, Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental and Sana Reno Hotel Lisbon are the world-class hotels in Lisbon.

Places of Attraction: Baixa or Pombaline Downtown, a district constructed after 1755 Lisbon earthquake is organized in a grid system and network of squares. It is a famous tourist attracted spot. The Castle of Sمo Jorge, situated on the top of the tallest hill of the central city, Praça do Comércio with the beautiful façade of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceiçمo Velha, Rossio Square, Restauradores Square, Elevador de Santa Justa, an elevator in Gothic revival style, Jerَnimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Padrمo dos Descobrimentos a monument of the Discoveries, are the well known monuments in the city. The city that is rich in architecture is worldly known for Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. It is also known for many museums such as The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga -National Museum of Ancient Art, the Museu dos Azulejos -Museum of Portuguese-style Tile Mosaics, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Oceanلrio de Lisboa and the Lisbon Oceanarium the largest in Europe, are the various museums in the city that preserves the cultural and historical reminiscence. The monument to Christ the King that stands on the left side of the river, in Almada is the largest in Europe and is often viewed by tourists.
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