METZ

METZ is a city in France. It was considered the strongest fortress in Lorraine, on the Moselle, 105 m. SW. of Coblenz, captured by Germany in 1870 from the French, who had held it since 1552. It again became part of France after the World War II.

It has a cathedral, library, museum, and school of music; industries are unimportant; the trade is in liquor, leather, and preserved fruits.