Metz in May — that yellow stone warming in the sun, the Centre Pompidou-Metz marking the area around the station, and several coworking spaces that have bet on small, intimate structures rather than big open-plan offices. The city is more temperate than you might think, and terrace season here is genuinely usable.

We toured the centre and explored the areas around the station to find the terraces worth your time. Here are three addresses to add to your Metz favourites.

Le Poulailler

Avenue de Blida. Le Poulailler is a coworking space with an intimate, creative vibe — perfect for those who prefer small-scale settings. It's a human-sized format where you quickly get to know the other people working there.

Professional Wi-Fi, power outlets, laptop-friendly, curated atmosphere, deliberate quiet, large tables, food, affordable prices, terrace. Google rating of 4.8 from 45 reviews. Probably one of the best addresses in Metz for a real community feel.

Our favourite for freelancers who want a less standardised, more human coworking space.

BUREAUBOX

Rue Saint-Pierre. BUREAUBOX is a space five minutes from the station, with five offices, a meeting room, a relaxation area and a private terrace. The proximity to the station is invaluable for freelancers who travel back and forth.

Wi-Fi in place, power outlets, laptop-friendly, private terrace. Google rating of 4.7 from over 100 reviews. Compact but well-equipped format.

The smart choice for sessions where you combine a train journey with a full day of work.

Coworking Officium Center

Rue Taison. Coworking Officium Center is a coworking centre with equipped workspaces. Standard coworking format, good for one-off sessions.

Wi-Fi in place, power outlets, large tables, terrace. Google rating of 3 from 2 reviews (few reviews so far).

A good spot for freelancers looking for a simple, functional coworking setting in the city centre.

How to work well on a terrace in Metz

Three useful rules in this city:

  • The Metz ecosystem runs on intimate coworking spaces. Think through the membership plan based on how often you'll use it — several venues don't accept drop-in day passes without a reservation.
  • The continental climate creates temperature swings. Cool mornings and sometimes heavy afternoons. Bring an extra layer.
  • Proximity to the station is an asset. Several addresses are walkable from the TGV, which makes Metz a practical choice for Paris–Metz day trips.

To go further

If you want our full selection of spots in Metz, we also have a guide covering all the good places in the city (cafés, coworking spaces, community spaces), not just terraces. For detailed listings of venues in Metz, head to our city page.

Looking for terraces in another city this summer? We also have our picks for Nancy, Strasbourg, Paris.

In summary

Metz has a modest but quality coworking scene, with several real terraces for working outdoors. Our selection covers the key uses: intimate coworking with a community feel, a station-side space for commuters, and a city-centre coworking for one-off sessions.

Looking for other types of spots in Metz? Find all our Metz selections and city guides on Deskover.