Visit to Meisenthal

Design Luxembourg and LUCA – Luxembourg Center for Architecture invite you to a visit to the Centre International d’Art Verrier (CIAV) in Meisenthal, Moselle: a unique site where industrial heritage, contemporary architecture and glass design come together.

Join us for an afternoon exploring the site’s iconic architecture, designed by the New York-based firm SO–IL, visit the workshops where exceptional glassmaking craftsmanship is still practised, and explore the permanent exhibition tracing the history of Meisenthal. Known as the birthplace of Art Nouveau glass and for its tradition of hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments, Meisenthal is also a remarkable example of how industrial heritage can be revitalised to support contemporary creativity.

Programme

Friday, 9 October 2026

12:30 – Departure from Luxembourg-Hollerich, P&R Bouillon 
 15:30 – Welcome and guided tour of the site:

• Discover the centre’s architecture

• Visit the glassmaking workshops

• Visit the permanent exhibition and shop

18:00 – Dinner on site 
20:00 – Departure from Meisenthal
 22:30 – Arrival in Luxembourg-Hollerich, P&R Bouillon

Participation fee

Price per person: 85
€ Special rate: 70€ for Design Luxembourg members and LUCA partners.

The fee includes:

• Round-trip bus transportation

• Entrance to the site

• Guided tour of the site in French, including the Halle Verrière

• Entrance to the Glass Museum

• Dinner (main course and non-alcoholic drink)

Registration opens on 27 August. Stay tuned!

Photo: Centre International d’Art Verrier. © Vincent Eschmann