St. Vincent's Church

The history of the church (or rather, the abbey) of St. Vincent or Vincent, located on the island of Chambier, has its roots in the X century. Then a modest chapel was built here, where parishioners from the suburbs prayed. It stood until 968, when the Bishop of Metz Theodoric I decided to organize a monastery in honor of St. Vincent.

By the XIII century, the Abbey of St. Vincent became not only an influential monastery, but also a real educational center that received recognition throughout Lorraine. Around this time, the leadership of the monastery decided that the old buildings had become too cramped and unworthy of such a high status. In 1248, the old church was demolished, and by 1376 a new one was erected in its place. This temple has survived to our days. Over the next few centuries, the monastery expanded, grew new buildings, old buildings were restored. Work on improving the decorative decoration of the church did not stop.

During the French Revolution, a stable was built here, but in 1803 the church returned to its functions. During the reign of Napoleon III, beautiful stained glass windows created by the master Marechal of Metz were installed here. In addition, the facade of the monastery is decorated with statues and bas-reliefs depicting the history of the martyrdom of Saints Vincent and Lucius.