Lalique & Saint Louis Crystal Museums from Strasbourg (private)
Highlights
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Luxury Glass workshops of Alsace
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Visit the extraordinary Lalique Museum
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Villa Lalique Restaurant
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Saint Louis Crystal Manufacture
Summary
Experience the Epitome of Luxury Crystal Brands on a Private Day Tour from Strasbourg. Explore Lalique Museum, opt for a 2-Michelin-Star lunch at Villa Lalique, and delve into the Saint Louis Crystal Site, owned by the Hermès Group.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(0-99 years)
€800.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Discover the finest in Luxury Crystal Brands on this luxury private day trip from Strasbourg. Visit Lalique Museum, then optional lunch at 2* Michelin Villa Lalique followed by the visit of Saint Louis Crystal Site owned by Hermès Group.
Meet your English speaking driver/guide
Meet your English speaking driver/guide
In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located accommodation in Strasbourg. *
Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private day tour from Strasbourg.
Then board your air conditioned vehicle, and begin to make your way to the Lalique Museum.
Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private day tour from Strasbourg.
Then board your air conditioned vehicle, and begin to make your way to the Lalique Museum.
Visit the Lalique Museum
Arrive in Wingen sur Moder where the Lalique Museum is located adjacent to the Hochberg Glassworks original glass and crystal factory. The collection is home to more than 650 works from René Lalique and his successors including Art Nouveau jewellery, Art Deco glass and contemporary crystal. René Lalique actually began as Jeweler and rapidly became known as the inventor of Modern Jewellery.
Certainly one of the highlights of the exhibition are the more than 250 perfume bottles and powder boxes that are on display. René Lalique designed a number of perfume bottles for renowned perfumers of the time including Molinard, d'Orsay or Roger&Gallet.
Lunch at Villa Lalique (optional)
After your visit of the Lalique Museum, why not treat yourself to a culinary delight at 2* Michelin restaurant Villa Lalique. In a stunning dining room designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, Chef Paul Stradner delights his guests with a simple but very creative cuisine that highlights local producers and products.
Visit Saint Louis Crystal Factory
Established in 1586, the Muntzthal glass factory becomes a "Royal Glass Factory" in 1767 under the reign of Louis XV and becomes the Saint Louis Glass Factory. By 1829, the "Cristallerie Saint Louis", as it know then, only produces crystal ware and becomes famous for its sets of glasses including the Trianon model. Through time, the collection and crystal work of the factory will evolve and pieces now include table services, vases, chandeliers, candelabrums and many more.
Upon arrival, let yourself be guided through the Saint Louis Manufacture. Departing from the La Grande Place museum, the guided tour of the factory lets you rub shoulders with Saint-Louis craftsmen, who are among the best workers in France. As you pass through the so-called “hot” and “cold” workshops, you can contemplate the glassmakers who shape the molten crystal, and the cutters, engravers and decorators who sublimate the objects. You will also have access to the chandelier assembly workshop and the crystal paperweight workshop, of which Saint-Louis is the only contemporary creator of two annual collections.
After your visit, why not shop for some exceptional crystal ware at the neighboring Comptoire de la Manufacture. Then, it will be time for us to make our way back to Strasbourg.
What’s included?
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Visit Lalique Museum -
Visit Saint Louis Manufacture -
English-speaking driver & guide -
Travel in Premium vehicle -
Entrance fees to monuments & attractions
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Personal insurance and expenses
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Meals, drinks & wine tasting fees
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Gratuities for the driver/guide
Things to know
Before you book
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This product is on request.
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Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
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Tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
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Prices are per minivan (not per person)
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
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Currency is in Euros.
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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