Baccarat Crystal Museum
30 bis, rue de Paradis, Paris, France
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In the ancient mansion of the city of Paris is located the Museum of Crystal Baccarat. This house formerly belonged to Marie Lore de Noy, since 1988 it houses a museum, which was renovated in 2003 by designer Stark F. The museum presents skillful products of the crystal manufactory of the city of Baccarat, which has won world fame for its elegant crystal products. It was founded in 1764 by King Louis XV of France, so it is the oldest crystal manufacturer in France. At the Baccarat factory everything was done manually.
The museum presents products that participated in the World Exhibitions of the 19th century, as well as products that were commissioned by famous people, such as US presidents, Japanese emperors, Arab sheikhs, etc. Among the exhibits: chandeliers of unusual shape, vases, glasses, cups and much more. Extraordinary expositions are located in the hall “Mania of Greatness”, where unique exhibits, such as the furniture of the Indian Maharaja, the candelabra of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II, etc., got.
The museum has a restaurant and a souvenir shop.
Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10:00-18:30. Cost of visit: 5 euros for adults under 18 free