1. Metz By: Natalie Warner 3/31/12

2. Location Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and lies on the east bank of the River Moselle. It links Paris and Strasbourg.

3. History Metz has over 3,000 years of history. Already inhabited by the end of the Bronze Age (1,000 BC), the site of Metz would become one of the principle towns of Gaul and capital city of the Celtic Mediomatrici. When Julius Caesar defeated the Gauls, Metz became an important Gallo-Roman city. The landscape is marked by baths, aqueducts, and the amphitheatre, which could hold 25,000.

4. 3 Things to See/Do The Amphitheater- Marks the historical ground where Julius Caesar defeated the Gaul’s. Cathedrale St. Etienne (Cathedral of St. Stephen)- One of the tallest cathedrals in France, the 12th- century building is also known for its extensive use of stained-glass windows. La Cour d'Or- Collection of museums that reflect the wealth of art and history through the ages.

5. Famous Person From My City Valerie Bergere was born on February 2, 1875 in Metz. She was a theatrical performer who made her debut as a star in The Red Mouse in September 1903. Her career endured into the 1930s. Bergere was part of the cast of Tomorrow's Harvest, which played at the 49th Street Theatre in December 1934. She also played Cho-Cho San in Madame Butterfly.

6. URL’s and Works Cited http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Revie w-g187164-d263142-Reviews- La_Cour_d_Or-Metz_Moselle_Lorraine.html http://tourisme.metz.fr/en/metz/histoire/histoir e.php http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide- 483682-metz_vacations-i