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Galerie des reines

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For over 250 years, the Palace of Versailles and the Saint-Louis glassworks have carved out a strong friendship and have both played their part in promoting excellence in craftsmanship and raising the profile of France on the world stage. Following on from tumblers and stem glasses, they have decided to carve out four centuries of history in cut crystal with their Galerie des reines (Queens’ Gallery) champagne flutes.

In 1767 at Versailles, Louis XV signed letters patent conferring the title of royal manufactory on the Müntzhal glassworks, which became known by the name Saint-Louis. These precious documents, which are preserved to this day in the crystal glass manufacturer’s archive, reflect the close bond between Saint-Louis and the Palace of Versailles.

Saint-Louis brings its know-how to the festive tradition of Versailles

As a testimony of a long-awaited relation, the champagne flutes Galerie des reines set embodies the prestigious collaboration between the Palace of Versailles and Saint-Louis. The cut motifs adorning the glasses created by Patrick Neu, head of design at Saint-Louis, reflect the juxtaposition of tradition and innovation.

The classic Trianon and Versailles designs are complemented by the Galerie Royale collection. Launched in 2019, it pays tribute to the four kings and queens who made their mark on the Palace of Versailles with their statement styles. Following on from the first two sets, the Palace of Versailles and Saint-Louis are rounding off the collection with the most iconic element on any festive dining table: a champagne flute. This timeless symbol of refined living and celebration chimes harmoniously with the lavish festivities which are integral to the history of the former royal residence.

The quartet of Galerie des reines champagne flutes features the same designs as the collection’s stem glasses and tumblers. Their graceful, slender shape brings a feminine touch to raise a glass to the fine things in life. True masterpieces, these flutes are handblown with meticulous attention to detail by highly skilled artisans, and showcase the natural beauty of crystal. The initials of the queen and the “Château de Versailles x Saint-Louis” seal feature on the base of each glass.

Maria Theresa

Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683) was a Spanish Infanta from the “Empire on which the sun never sets”. She became Queen of France as the wife of Louis XIV and filled the Palace of Versailles with the joy and art of refined living which characterized the Spanish court. The sun corona created with bevel cuts evokes the early days of Versailles, an era of festivities and splendour.

Clear crystal champagne flute with deep, fine bevel cuts, stamped MT.

Marie Leszczynska

Marie Leszczyńska (1703-1768), a painter and polyglot queen, had a profound influence on the artistic life of her era, which was characterized by the exuberant Rocaille style. She reigned alongside Louis XV. The motifs adorning the Marie Leszczyńska glass are reminiscent of the shells typical of the Rocaille style, and of the firework displays popular in these times of celebration and pleasure.

Clear crystal champagne flute with deep, fine bevel cuts, stamped ML.

Marie-Antoinette

Marie-Antoinette of Austria (1755-1793), a strong woman with a tragic destiny, inspired the artistic avant-garde of her time. She reigned alongside Louis XVI. The crystal cuts represent rustic ears of wheat in an allusion to her fondness for the Classical world and also the natural gardens which she developed at Versailles.

Clear crystal champagne flute with deep, fine bevel cuts, stamped MA.

Maria Amalia

Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily (1782-1866), France’s last queen, was renowned for her devotion to charitable causes. She reigned as Queen of the French alongside Louis-Philippe I, and together they inaugurated the Palace of Versailles as a museum dedicated to all the glories of France. The flat cuts which adorn the Maria Amalia flute recall knights’ helmets in a nod to the Crusades Roomand to the taste for the neo-medieval style which was fashionable at the time.

Clear crystal champagne flute with deep, fine bevel cuts, stamped MAM.

Galerie des reines collection

Set of four champagne flutes

€496

The presentation set of 4 Galerie des reines (Queens’ Gallery) champagne flutes once again pays tribute to the four queens who showcased the splendour of the Palace of Versailles. They match the cut motifs of the stem glasses and tumblers in this collection. Their short stem makes them very easy to use. Each flute bears the initials of a queen and the “Château de Versailles x Saint-Louis” seal. This set, which is on special preview exclusively to the Palace of Versailles, will be sold by subscription until September 2024, to help th fund the restoration and refurnishing of the Palace.

Height: 184 mm
Ø: 61 mm
Volume: 15 cl

Galerie des reines collection

Set of four stem glasses

€496

The Galerie des reines (Queens’ Gallery) collection features four clear crystal stem glasses paying tribute to the four Queens who made their mark on Versailles; Maria Theresa of Spain, Marie Leszczyńska, Marie-Antoinette of Austria, and Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily will grace your table, whatever the occasion. The style of cutting was inspired by the key artistic and historic influences of each reign.

Height: 141 mm
Ø: 88 mm
Volume: 21 cl

Galerie des rois collection

Set of four tumblers

€432

The Galerie des rois (Kings’ Gallery) collection features four clear crystal tumblers paying tribute to the four kings who made their mark on Versailles; Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Louis Philippe I will grace your table, whatever the occasion. The style of cutting was inspired by the key artistic and historic influences of each reign.

Height: 90 mm
Ø: 87 mm
Volume: 25 cl