At the Paris Worlds Fair in 1855, Baccarat received a gold medal and from then on the brand name became known the world over.
The history of the numerous Worlds Fairs in Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries is illustrated next to the different Baccarat show pieces. This gives an interesting understanding for the taste and design in different time periods. As well as the impact these world fairs had for Paris during those years and explaine the know-how of luxury brand marketing still existing in France.
A giant Baccarat chandelier hangs in the entrance hall of the Petit Palais where the celebration exhibition is located. The glitter of a golden age in France!