Musée Baccarat, Paris

The Musée Baccarat in Paris is located in the 16th arrondissement on the Place des États-Unis. It is housed in the former residence of Marie-Laure de Noailles, whose interior was designed by Philippe Starck. The exhibition presents major crystal works that Baccarat created for 19th-century World's Fairs, as well as for celebrities and royal courts. In Gérard Garouste's Alchemy Room, you can admire pieces such as the Simon vases and a chessboard. Other display cases showcase techniques such as glass engraving and enamel work, including a Turkish mocha coffee service from 1878 and an elephant vase from 1880. The collection is rounded out by limited editions from renowned designers and commissioned pieces made for heads of state and royals.