Luxury and know-how

The natural wealth of Lorraine makes it a land
of world-renowned creations and innovation.

Art & style
Nature inspired the artists of the Nancy School such as Gallé, Daum, Majorelle and Grüber. Dedicated to luxury and design, the artisans in the fields of the fire arts, cabinetry and lute making continue to produce innovative ideas with Lorraine’s raw materials. Lorraine has an international reputation as a land of know-how and excellence. Its contemporary creations are wonders of tradition, exhibited here and exported around the world.

Sparkling crystal

The great names in crystal export Lorraine’s know-how around the world. The crystal makers of Baccarat, Daum and Saint-Louis create unique, prestigious pieces in the traditions of the master glassmakers while also renewing their collections with contemporary artists. Table services, decorative objects, jewellery and furniture made from crystal all reflect the exceptional mastery of the material.

Earthly stars
3 EXCEPTIONAL SITES
The Northern Vosges carry on an industrial and artistic tradition of glass and crystal: 650 works at the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, 4 centuries of crystal-making techniques at La Grande Place Crystal Museum in Saint-Louis and glassblowers at the CIAV in Meisenthal.
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Brilliant crystal

On the historical site of the Baccarat factory in Saint-Louis, glass blowers, carvers, engravers and gold decorators bustle about.

Bold glass

Glass arts and creation are revealed before your eyes on the glassmaking site of Meisenthal and the glassmaking platform of Vannes-le-Châtel.

Wooden inspirations

In the factories and workshops of Lorraine, cabinet makers and luthiers transform wood into furniture and violins. It's unique !

Ceramic arts

Classic or contemporary, Longwy enamels are as famous as the faience productions of Lunéville Saint-Clément.

Vosges Terre Textile

This label, “Vosges, land of textile” symbolises excellence in a branch of know-how marked by tradition and innovation.

Épinal Images

Discover the fabrication techniques of the traditional and contemporary popular images as well as the exceptional collection on display in the museum.

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Crafts

Lorraine has the largest range of arts and crafts in France. Head out to meet these craftspeople and artisans.

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Christmas in Meisenthal

Since 1999, a “Christmas ornament” design committee exists at the International Centre for Glass-making Arts. In addition to re-releasing traditional styles, contemporary designs are added to the collection every year, created by designers invited to give their take on the tradition. The ornament making process is open to the public beginning in November.