Baccarat (officially Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat) is a prestigious French manufacturer of luxury crystal.
Founded in 1764 in the town of Baccarat (in the Lorraine region, eastern France) by authorization of King Louis XV, the company is globally recognized for the excellence, purity, and high quality of its cut crystal pieces, which include tableware, glasses, decanters, vases, chandeliers, and decorative items. Throughout its history, it has been a supplier to royal houses, palaces, and the international high society, becoming an iconic symbol of luxury and the French lifestyle (art de vivre).
The company’s museum can be visited at 13 Rue du Port 54120 Baccarat.
