A busy commercial area, Nouvelle-Ville is defined by broad, leafy boulevards and public squares lined with modern chain stores. A varied dining scene covers franchised fast-food spots and upscale brasseries. Commuters stop for after-work drinks at casual bars around the Gare de Metz rail terminal, in a striking neo-Romanesque building. The Eglise Sainte-Thérèse church stands out for its stark mid-20th-century design.