The granary of Chèvremont is an imposing municipal granary built in Metz in 1457 and topped with battlements. Like other granaries of the medieval city, it features "wall-screens" topped with merlons. Its geometric appearance is reinforced by the strict spacing of its windows, aligned in series on its facades. Its facades and internal layout are very well preserved, with a ground floor divided into four bays resting on semi-circular arches.
The four floors are supported by strong pillars and were designed for storage, with a grid of oak beams in the floors ensuring the stability of the structure. A large buttress added in 1536 supports the granary on the low street side to the west. Originally, the ground floor was open to an interior courtyard formed with neighboring buildings.
Designed first to serve as an arsenal, the building was transformed into a grain granary starting in the late 15th century. It then served as a warehouse for the city. Today, the granary is an integral part of the museums of Metz, housing a gallery dedicated to religious statuary from Lorraine in its courtyard. The building has been classified as a historical monument since December 27, 1924.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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