This exciting show is normally held at the end of June each year. It is Europe's second largest show, held in a lovely little French town in the Alsace Mountains. 
View of main street
This is the best mineral show in France with over 950 exhibitors from around the world, including most of the top European dealers. 2006 saw almost 26,000 visitors to the show! Crystal Classics exhibit, in conjunction with Kristalle, in the Grand Theatre (the Prestige Space) together with other high quality mineral dealers.
The streets surrounding the Theatre are full of tents and marquees filled with a huge range of not only minerals but also fossils, meteorites and gems, for wholesale and collectors. 
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| Crystal Classics stand | The Grand Theatre | Tents line the streets |
The show is open to dealers on Thursday and Friday, and the public on Saturday and Sunday. This is a great mineral show, set in a wonderful locale. Beautiful scenery, great food and fine wine help make this show a must!
G&Ts for the team after a hard days work
For more information on the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines show, click on the following banner link:
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