In 2026, Val Saint-Lambert will celebrate 200 years of glassmaking history and know-how. The crystal works was founded in 1826 and has left its mark on the region’s industrial, artistic and social history, as well as beyond its borders.
The Bicentenary pays homage to this unique legacy through an ambitious programme combining heritage, modern creation and artistic innovation.
The Bicentenary has been devised as a fundamental project and is aimed at all audiences: the region’s inhabitants, visitors from Belgium and abroad, families, culture aficionados, professionals and partners. It is also an invitation to re discover Val Saint-Lambert as a vibrant, inspiring and forward-looking place.
Throughout the bicentennial celebrations, visitors will be able to watch glass-blowing demonstrations in the workshops. The master glassmaker’s ancestral techniques reveal the magic of molten crystal, shaped before visitors’ eyes.
Beyond the celebrations, this Bicentenary is a decisive moment for the future of Val Saint-Lambert and its crystal-making activity. The project, with the backing of the Uhoda group, aims to bring this iconic heritage site back into the spotlight, attract new audiences and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Belgian company.