I haven't seen any worst place than that town, Thionville. How can downtown be a picturesque place if there's no trees there and just a few in the parks? Just shops, that's all. But those who like just shops, cafes, and something resembling a river it's just a good place to visit.
Metz is really a beautiful town - it's called the city of gardens or some such name. It's really an unexpected find only about 3 hours from Paris. A great place to wander through the parks and relax and it looks wonderful at night to. Bring lots of film.
I am an American exchange student living in Thionville and I have to agree with the comment by Grayson, its beautiful and shows you the true French life. I definitely recommend Thionville for anyone interested in a quiet vacation in a beautiful country.
Thionville is a charming French town in Lorraine. It is perfectly situated on the border of Luxembourg and Germany, and Belgium-- not to mention Paris and the rest of France! People are very nice, welcoming, and the architecture is beautiful-- the history abundant. Accommodations are very reasonable and the food in the area is incredible!! Try the mirabelles-- so tasty! Visit Thionville!
I lived in Thionville for a year, and I must say it's a lovely town. If you get there by train there really is no reason to rent a car or anything, downtown is a 2 minute walk from the station. Downtown is picturesque with numerous quality shops. Thionville will show you what real French life is like. Unlike most places in France, you aren't surrounded by tourists. Visit the Art Movie theater downtown, it usually has quality movies.
Metz … What a lovely town. I wanna go back, I love it. Great people, night life, everything.
Centre Européen de Rencontre Hostel in Phalsbourg … We got a very warm welcome. It's clean and tidy, and has good food. Very, very friendly. It's a short stroll into the town.
Château de Rémicourt Hostel in Nancy … Friendly staff, ideally located (wide green park in front of the hotel, isolated by range of tall trees), charm of a little castle, situated near the tram station (five-minute walk and twenty minutes by tram to Nancy centre), near to supermarkets (Villers) and exotic shops (Vandoeuvre). forty minutes walking distance from Nancy centre on an easy straightforward path. I strongly recommend the place!
Château de Rémicourt Hostel in Nancy … Nice place, nice staff, individual rooms difficult to meet people. Nice patio. Should be better indicated (board).
A.J. Centre Européen de Séjour Hostel in Thionville … Quite cheap (10 Euro without breakfast) and centrally located, right opposite of the railway station and next to the (small but nice) town center worth a stay of one or two nights (museum, expositions). However, especially the small self-catering kitchen (next to the lounge with TV) was a bit grubby and smelling of cigarette ashes, not enough dishes available, and therefore not really inviting for cooking. Sanitary arrangements on both floors were ok and functioning. Reception only open from 5 to 10 p.m. in the evening, but you get a key for staying out later.
AJ du Centre Mondial de la Paix Hostel in Verdun … The hostel is in a great location and very clean. However, the staff could be more hospitable. In fact, they didn't seem too eager about their job. I think they could make more with this hostel!
Château de Rémicourt Hostel in Nancy … Not much to write home about, was fine for a nights stay. Despite transport nearby, place is still a good twenty-minute walk from nearest bus or tram stop. Bathroom and showers were recently renovated, but the rooms are showing their age.
AJ du Centre Mondial de la Paix Hostel in Verdun … The food was inedible and the the receptionist took no notice of us. All in all a very bad impression. It was also much too expensive for a family compared to the family rates in Germany or Switzerland.
Château de Rémicourt Hostel in Nancy … This hostel is really far from the city center. It's difficult to find and it's old and dirty. I didn't like it and I would never stay there again.
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