Built in 1559, the last bastion of Metz’s military citadel is situated in the South West of the City, between the Arsenal concert hall and the Palais du Gouverneur.

The siege in 1552, when Charles V tried in vain to take over Metz, showed the need for a formidable Citadel.
In order to keep the military stocks, a store house or “Magasin Aux Vivres” (supplies store) was built in the middle of this massive fortification.

This long low building comprises three different levels over large arched vaults. On the first and second levels, hefty stone or wood pillars support the floors above.
The roof is formed by an impressive framework of rafters. It is the oldest intact military building from the XVI century. When the army stopped using the building it was purchased by Metz City Council.

Before becoming a 4-star hotel, this jewel of Metz architecture entered the Historical Monuments Register in 1969 along with the Palais du Gouverneur, the Palais des Jésuites, Saint Pierre aux Nonnains, the Chapelle des Templiers and the sculptures at the Ney barracks.