Exploring Metz and Rodemach France with our granddaughter

It was a treat being able to spend one-on-one time with our granddaughter!

We went to Metz and explored the Museum of La Cour d'Or which was founded in 1839.  It was a maze of rooms incorporating the ancient Petites Carmes Abbey and much more.  It brings together Gallo-Roman, medieval and fine arts.

                     

An early portrait of Jesus

There was a room of skeletons.  Note the beads this person was buried with.

A beautiful necklace

Pitcher

The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne building was begun in the early 14th century.

We were surprised to find Marc Chagal windows in the Cathedral

Our next stop was Rodemack with the nickname "little Lorraine Carcassonne" due to the imposing ramparts that enclose the village and its citadel.  It is considered one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

We explored the whole Fortress of Lorraine

The dungeon with its instruments of torture

Sweeping views

It was evident why the village has earned its title as one of the most Beautiful Villages of France

Ending our day with ice cream was a recurring theme.