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ocated Place de la République, the Galeries
Lafayette building has undergone a real
transformation, symbol of the city center’s
metamorphosis in Metz and realized by architect
Manuelle Gautrand.
Reflectng the economic and social changes of
the 19th century, the Department Stores, through
their commercial and architectural boldness, are a
part of the history of a city. In Metz, the Galeries
Lafayette have then been a vector of the city’s
image, contributing to its touristic and commercial
dynamic and successively reflecting its different
times.
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