Baccarat, Meurthe-et-Moselle
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| Baccarat | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Lorraine |
| Départment | Meurthe-et-Moselle |
| Arrondissement | Lunéville |
| Canton | Baccarat |
| INSEE | 54039 |
| Postal Code | 54120 |
| Mayor Current Term | Michel le Paige 2001-2008 |
| Intercommunality | |
| Longitude | 06°44'20" E |
| Latitude | 48°26'57" N |
| Altitudes | average : 275 m minimum : 257 m maximum : 365 m |
| Area | 13.53 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 474 inhab. (1999) |
| Population Density | 351 inhab./km² |
Baccarat is a town in France of about 5000 inhabitants. It is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département in the south of the Lorraine région.
Crystal
In 1764, King Louis XV granted permission to the Bishop of Metz to establish a glassworks at Baccarat. The Baccarat crystalworks are world-famous for their glass and crystal artwork, and the Musée du Cristal, owned by the company, is Lorraine's biggest private museum.
Sights
The Church of Saint Rémy also boasts artistic glass windows.