Explore Saint-Louis — Europe's oldest crystal manufacturer, founded in 1586 in Lorraine, France. Awarded the "Royal Glass Workshop" by King Louis XV in 1767, Saint-Louis mastered crystal making in 1781 as the continent's first professional crystal house. Now part of Hermès Group, its artisans craft exquisite hand-blown, cut, and engraved crystal tableware, barware, and lighting. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024.