Location & Access

METZ CONGRESS CENTER

Metz Congrès Robert Schuman is a modern and versatile conference centre located in the heart of Metz’s Amphithéâtre district, just a short walk from the TGV station and opposite the Centre Pompidou‑Metz, making it easily accessible for both national and international participants. Designed by renowned architects and opened in 2018, the venue combines contemporary architecture with high‑quality event facilities.

The centre offers extensive modular spaces, including a large auditorium seating up to 1,200 people, 16 breakout rooms, and spacious exhibition halls totalling thousands of square metres. These adaptable spaces support plenary sessions, workshops, poster areas, and exhibition stands, allowing seamless organisation of diverse conference formats.

With its strategic location near major transport links, proximity to the city centre and rich cultural attractions, Metz Congrès Robert Schuman provides both a functional and inspiring setting for scientific and professional events.

📍 Venue & Access Information

Metz Congrès Robert Schuman is located at 100 Rue aux Arènes, 57000 Metz, France — in the Quartier de l’Amphithéâtre, between the main train station and the Centre Pompidou‑Metz, and just a short walk from the historic city centre.

🚶‍♂️ On Foot

The congress centre is easily reached on foot from the Metz‑Ville SNCF station in under 5 minutes, making it very convenient for rail travellers.

🚆 By Train

Metz has excellent rail connections:

• The TGV EST high‑speed train links Paris Gare de l’Est to Metz in about 1 h 20 min.
• The centre is only a short walk from Gare de Metz, the city’s main railway station.

Check schedules at: www.sncf-connect.com.

🚗 By Road

Metz is served by major European motorways:

• A31 (Luxembourg – Nancy – Lyon)
• A4 (Paris – Reims – Strasbourg)

Approximate travel times:

• Luxembourg > Metz: 40 min
• Brussels > Metz: 2h45
• Strasbourg > Metz: 1h30
• Nancy > Metz: 40 min
• Paris > Metz: 1h20 by train 

✈️ By Air

Several airports provide access to the region:

• Metz‑Nancy‑Lorraine Airport (18 km away)
• Luxembourg Airport (69 km away)
• Saarbrücken Airport (Germany, 79 km away)
• Paris‑Charles de Gaulle Airport (1h20 by train)