To celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the opening of the Baccarat factory, the Petit Palais is hosting over 300 crystal objects lent by major French museums, such as the Arts et Métiers museum or the Louvre. This exhibition, entitled “Baccarat, La legend du cristal” (“Baccarat: crystal legend”), is the first Baccarat retrospective held in France since the brand’s bicentennial exhibit at the Arts Décoratifs in 1964. Visitors can admire candelabras, chandeliers and beautiful dinner services, all made with Baccarat crystal. A must see to feel the magic of the famous factory, eminent ambassador of French luxury.

“Baccarat, La légende du cristal” exhibition, from October 15^th 2014 to January 5^th 2015.
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Late opening on Thursday until 8pm.
Closed on Monday and on bank holidays.
Full rate: €11 / Concession: €8 / Children: €5.50.

“Candelabra du Tsar”, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1896
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Petit Palais
Musée des Beau-Arts de la Ville de Paris
Avenue Winston Churchill
75008 Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 53 43 40 00
Metro: Champs-Elysées Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13).

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