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Baccarat
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Coat of arms of Baccarat
Coat of arms
Baccarat is located in France
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Baccarat
Location in France
Baccarat is located in Grand Est
Baccarat
Baccarat
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Meurthe-et-Moselle
Arrondissement Lunéville
Canton Baccarat
Area
1
 13.53 km2 (5.22 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
 4,746
 • Density 350.78/km2 (908.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
54039 /54120
Elevation 257–365 m (843–1,198 ft)
(avg. 275 m or 902 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Baccarat is a charming town located in the northeastern part of France. It is found in an area called Meurthe-et-Moselle. This town is famous around the world for its beautiful crystal.

Baccarat Crystal

Baccarat is very well known for its amazing crystal glass. In 1764, King Louis XV gave permission for a glass factory to open here. This factory grew into the famous Baccarat crystalworks. They create stunning glass and crystal art.

The company also owns the Musée du Cristal, which is a museum dedicated to crystal. It's the largest private museum in the Lorraine region of France. Here, you can see many incredible crystal pieces.

Places to See

Baccarat has several interesting places to visit.

Saint-Rémy Church

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The Church of Saint-Rémy

The Church of Saint-Rémy is a beautiful building. It is especially famous for its artistic glass windows. These windows let in colorful light and tell stories through their designs.

Town Hall

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The Town Hall of Baccarat

The Town Hall, also known as the Hôtel de Ville, is another important building in Baccarat. It's where the local government works.

The Tower of Voués

You can also see the Tower of Voués in Baccarat. This old tower is a reminder of the town's history.

Images for kids

  • Mairie de Baccarat

    The Town Hall

  • Larcole

    The Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile at Baccarat

  • Musée Baccarat 1

    The Baccarat Museum

  • Objet-en-cristal-musee-baccarat-paris

    A Crystal object in the Baccarat Museum, Paris

  • Baccarat Tour des Voués

    The Tower of Voués

  • Baccarat eglise

    The Church of Saint-Rémy

  • Baccarat cimetiere militaire francais

    Baccarat Military Cemetery

  • Old Baccarat, Champagne Crape, around 1890

    Champagne Glass 1890

  • Baccarat glass Chandelier, c. 1840, made for the Indian market

    A Baccarat Chandelier (1840) made for India

  • Baccarat chapelle christal

    Chapel of Saint Anne

  • Baccarat humbepaire

    Chapel of Our Lady of Humbépaire

  • Baccarat ste catherine

    Chapel of Saint Catherine

  • Baccarat nd delivrance

    Chapel of Our Lady of Deliverance

  • Badmenil eglise

    Church of Saint-Joseph of Badmenil

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