Discover Ennery

Ennery brings together traces of Jewish and ecclesiastical history, historic monuments and two intermunicipal circular routes. To plan your trip, you can explore the different stories of the area or compare the routes by the places they pass through. The sights and trails offer different ways to shape your stay, without requiring you to choose just one theme.

Jewish and Ecclesiastical History

The former synagogue at 7 Rue des Jardins was fully designated a historic monument by decree on 25 June 2024. The official monument record was last updated on 4 March 2026. The synagogue is an exceptionally rare surviving example of a rural synagogue in Lorraine. Preserved features of its interior include a women’s gallery and festoons with an Oriental appearance.

Saint-Marcel church reveals another period in the area’s history: it was built by the Templars towards the end of the 15th century. The choir and transept retain their old architecture, with notable details. The apse stained-glass windows form a unified ensemble and were probably made around 1548 by a pupil of Valentin Bousch. An organ was installed in the church in 2008.

Ennery’s historic role on the route to Compostela is also worth noting: for pilgrims travelling this route, the village was once a mandatory stopping point. Its ecclesiastical heritage thus spans the historic pilgrimage route, the architectural history of Saint-Marcel, and later works of art and the organ.

Monuments and Local History

The Belle-Croix d’Ennery has been classified as a historic monument since 3 September 1921. It stands at the junction of the road from Maizières-lès-Metz to Ennery and the road from Metz to Thionville. Its position at this crossroads sets it apart from the religious buildings and the former synagogue.

The Château d’Ennery represents the area’s fortified history. It was one of the most important fortresses in the Pays de Metz and protected its northern side. The château was abandoned in the second half of the 20th century and is now in ruins. The area’s history therefore encompasses not only surviving religious buildings and classified monuments, but also a fortress whose present condition is part of its story.

Two Circular Routes and Getting There

The intermunicipal circular route Boucle des 4 villages passes through Ennery, Ay-sur-Moselle, Trémery and Flévy before returning to Ennery. The route is listed as 7.5 kilometres long, with 96 metres of elevation gain and a duration of 30 minutes. Check the latest route information before planning, as local details may change.

The Boucle de la Raverte also passes through Ennery and returns there, but follows a different sequence of places: Chailly-les-Ennery and Argancy are on this route. You can tell the two routes apart by the places they pass through. For the Boucle des 4 villages, specific details are also available for the distance, elevation gain and duration; for the Boucle de la Raverte, the villages along the route provide the clearest guide. You can therefore start by deciding which sequence of places best suits your plans.

Ennery is served by the A4 motorway and the RD1 and RD52 departmental roads. Check local traffic conditions before setting off. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can use the historical themes and the different circular routes as guides when choosing your destination.

Discover more destinations: Longeville-Lès-Metz, Rodemack, Contz-Les-Bains, Reyersviller, Château-Voué, Semécourt, Montbronn, Danne-Et-Quatre-Vents.

For the regional travel overview: Moselle.