Visit the Crystal Museum in Saint Louis
A museum in the heart of France's oldest crystal works. A unique collection of 2,000 pieces illustrates the incredible breadth of know-how that forged (and still does today) the reputation of the Saint-Louis crystal works across the world.
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Duration of the visit: about 1h30
The museum is located in the Vosges du Nord Regional Park, on the original site of Saint-Louis, the first crystal factory in France and continental Europe. Located in the heart of the factory, the museum takes visitors on a historical tour around the central well, enhanced by lighting fixtures, including a unique work of art with 120 lights. 2,000 exceptional creations from the Saint-Louis heritage are on display in this architectural setting, in constant dialogue with the craftsmen, demonstrating the liveliness of centuries-old know-how, visible through a window overlooking the ballet of the glassmakers of the team known as "la grande place", who shape the prestigious pieces of Saint-Louis. The museum's name, "La Grande Place", pays tribute to them.
Opening hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Closed: Monday, 25 December and 1 January, closed at 4pm on 24 and 31 December.
Accessibility
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Mental disability
The museum and the factory are not recommended for people sensitive to dizziness.
The manufacture is not recommended for people who are sensitive to a noisy noise environment and temperature variations. -
Accepted animals
Assistance animals are accepted inside the museum.
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The museum and the factory, as well as the parking areas, are accessible and suitable for people with reduced mobility. We do not have a wheelchair and elevator.
The museum is entirely on one level (progressive soft slope over 953 meters). Visitors with reduced mobility are invited to join the ground floor by travelling the museum in the opposite direction.
Access conditions
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The Musée Saint-Louis has two parking areas, facing the entrance of the museum, suitable for people with reduced mobility, with strollers or difficulties to move.
One car park has two PMR seats and two bus seats. -
The railway stations of Wingen-sur-Moder and Diemeringen are closest to the museum: TER line "Strasbourg-Sarreguemines-Sarrebruck". It is necessary to be carried between these stations and Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche. The Saint-Louis Museum is a 15-minute drive from each of these two stations. If you want to book a taxi, don't hesitate to write to the Museum.