Metz was (like many of his neighbors in the Alsace-Lorraine region) at the mercy of the border regions. Metz changed several times his affiliation between the German and French empires. …
Erected in 1905, the Château de Mercy was built in response to the architectural shift in the region under German occupation. It is thus possible to admire its clearly French style.
The castle dates from 1720 and was the residence of the Marquis de Pange. It is still family-owned today and unfortunately (currently) not open to the public.
The palace is a MUST!! Stop for a while and enjoy the watch. If you are lucky you can also see a changing of the guard. The architecture is very impressive.