For the past few months, the House of Cosmetics has brought together multiple stakeholders around a patronage dynamic that is long-term and continues to expand.
Conceived as a unique place in the world, the House aims to make accessible the know-how, knowledge, commitments and heritage of an industry that shapes our daily lives.
A project of general interest jointly supported by Cosmetic Valley and Chartres Métropole, the House of Cosmetics is both a place of education, culture and transmission for the general public , and a strategic lever for the sector : promotion of know-how, attraction of talent, capacity to innovate and international influence.
A space where the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished products, comes together to foster dialogue between heritage and innovation, serving the industry.
Today, 18 organizations , small and large, local and national, have already chosen to commit to supporting the House of Cosmetics as sponsors .
To support and develop this patronage dynamic, Jean Tastayre joined the Maison de la Cosmétique team as patronage manager.
“After a career in the non-profit sector, I am delighted to join the dynamic team at Cosmetic Valley and, more specifically, this exciting project for the House of Cosmetics. This unique place, serving the entire cosmetics industry, will showcase this industry and its expertise.”
Jeans.
Jean is now your primary contact for exchanging information, asking questions, and imagining together the possible forms of engagement.
📩 Exchange messages easily with:
Jean Tastayre , Sponsorship Manager – [email protected]
Ségolène Leloutre , project director – [email protected]
🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com
A project of general interest driven by collective commitment
The House of Cosmetics is not simply a real estate project. It is a collective adventure , driven by the commitment of an entire industry around a project of general interest.
The patronage dynamic continues and keeps bringing together companies, ecosystem players and committed partners, eager to contribute to the birth of an emblematic place for the influence of the Cosmetics sector.
Getting involved today means participating in the building of a project that takes root, grows and will fully come to life by 2028, thanks to collective intelligence and the mobilization of everyone.
The House of Cosmetics is being built today, thanks to the commitment of an entire industry.
Companies, partners, ecosystem players: everyone can take part in this collective adventure and contribute to creating an iconic place, open to all and full of meaning.
📩 Contact:
Ségolène Leloutre – Director of the Maison de la Cosmétique project
[email protected]
🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com
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An offer still under construction
While the building is being prepared, the interior of the House is already being imagined.
Alongside COSMETIC VALLEY , passionate experts, committed partners and industry players contribute to the construction of content and pathways , in a co-construction approach.
Permanent exhibition, cultural and scientific programming, educational experiences: the underlying reflection is still ongoing, with a clear ambition. To imagine a vibrant, evolving Maison, open to all audiences , reflecting the creativity, expertise and diversity of the Cosmetics industry.
The House of Cosmetics is being built today, thanks to the commitment of an entire industry.
Companies, partners, ecosystem players: everyone can take part in this collective adventure and contribute to creating an iconic place, open to all and full of meaning.
📩 Contact:
Ségolène Leloutre – Director of the Maison de la Cosmétique project
[email protected]
🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com
📢 More news about the House of Cosmetics:
The momentum of the sector: a project of general interest driven by collective commitment
A building that is entering construction
2026 marks a turning point. The House of Cosmetics becomes a reality. Step by step, but with real acceleration: the House of Cosmetics is built thanks to you.
Located in the heart of Chartres, the House is being built with the decisive support of Chartres Métropole , a partner from the very beginning, through the rehabilitation of the former Jean Moulin college.
The building permit has now been approved , paving the way for the operational phase of the project. Archaeological excavations will be carried out in the spring, before work begins in early summer.
Like a cosmetic product, it all starts with the setting : a building designed to house, enhance and transmit the know-how of an entire industry.
The House of Cosmetics is being built today, thanks to the commitment of an entire industry.
Companies, partners, ecosystem players: everyone can take part in this collective adventure and contribute to creating an iconic place, open to all and full of meaning.
📩 Contact :
Ségolène Leloutre – Director of the Maison de la Cosmétique project
[email protected]
🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com
📢 More news about the House of Cosmetics:
The soul of the House is taking shape: a cultural, scientific and educational offering in the making.
The momentum of the sector: a project of general interest driven by collective commitment
📅 November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Facing the majestic Chartres Cathedral, the House of Cosmetics embodies a collective ambition: to create a vibrant, inspiring and unifying place, dedicated to a sector of excellence, between heritage, innovation and commitment.
A space for transmission, discovery and convergence, it is aimed at professionals, schoolchildren, families, tourists and all curious people.
🎯 Professionals, companies, laboratories, institutions: Discover how you can contribute to the emergence of this iconic place, designed to transmit, bring together and shine internationally.
Register for a presentation session of the House of Cosmetics on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via videoconference.
This collective time will be an opportunity to discover or rediscover this structuring project for the cosmetics industry, to understand the issues at stake, and above all, to grasp how you can actively contribute to it , particularly through the investment sponsorship campaign.
Join the 9 pioneering companies committed to the House of Cosmetics: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE, CREDIT AGRICOLE VAL DE FRANCE, GROUPE IDEC, L'OREAL GROUPE, LVMH BEAUTY, GROUPE POCHET, PUIG, SILAB, VERESCENCE.
Getting involved in the House of Cosmetics project means contributing to a project of general interest, a symbol of cooperation, transmission and shared pride.
📣 The global cosmetics industry is opening its heart to France. Join us on this adventure!
Facing Chartres Cathedral, the Maison de la Cosmétique embodies a collective ambition : to create a lively, accessible, inspiring and unifying place, dedicated to a sector of excellence that is both rooted in its history and resolutely turned towards the future.
A space for transmission, discovery and convergence, it is aimed at professionals, schools, families, tourists and all those who are curious.
After welcoming many participants to the launch evening of the Maison de la Cosmétique sponsorship campaign on October 7, 2025 at the Petit Palais , a new opportunity is available to those who were unable to attend!
Register for a presentation session of the Maison de la Cosmétique on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. by videoconference.
REGISTRATION FORM
This collective time will be an opportunity to discover or rediscover this structuring project for the cosmetics industry, to understand the issues, and above all, to understand how you can actively contribute to it , in particular through the investment sponsorship campaign.
Presentation of the House of Cosmetics project led by COSMETIC VALLEY
Make this House yours: how to get involved?
Presentation of the 2025-2028 investment sponsorship campaign
Project timeline and milestones
Testimonies from pioneering patrons
Exchanges and answers to your questions
Christophe MASSON , General Manager of COSMETIC VALLEY
Ségolène LELOUTRE , Director of the House of Cosmetics project
Getting involved in the Maison de la Cosmétique project means contributing to a project of general interest, a symbol of cooperation, transmission and shared pride.
📣 Global cosmetics is opening its heart to France. Join us on this adventure!
A showcase serving the economy, culture and territories
Paris, October 7, 2025 – Last night, in the heart of the prestigious Petit Palais, the French cosmetics industry gathered to celebrate a historic moment: the official launch of the sponsorship campaign dedicated to the Maison de la Cosmétique , an emblematic project led by COSMETIC VALLEY and supported by Chartres Métropole.
Conceived as a place of transmission , innovation and influence , the Maison de la Cosmétique will open its doors in Chartres in 2028, at the foot of the UNESCO-listed cathedral. It will embody the founding values of the sector: scientific progress, freedom of creation, human well-being, universal utility and responsibility towards living things.
More than a hundred companies were present to discover this unifying project. Highlights included:
The sponsorship campaign aims to raise between 7.5 and 10 million euros by 2028. Several levels of commitment are proposed, allowing each patron – founder, ambassador, builder, benefactor or pioneer – to join this collective adventure and benefit from strategic rewards (visibility, governance, access to events, etc.).
The first committed patrons are: CHANEL, CREDIT AGRICOLE VAL DE FRANCE, GUERLAIN, GROUPE IDEC, L'OREAL, LVMH, GROUPE POCHET, PUIG, SILAB and VERESCENCE
This launch marks the beginning of a collective dynamic. Being a patron of the Maison de la Cosmétique means contributing to a project of general interest , a symbol of cooperation , transmission and shared pride .
📣 Global cosmetics is opening its heart to France. Join us on this adventure!
An emblematic place, open to all
Contribute to the building
Unveiled at the COSMETIC VALLEY General Assembly, the Maison de la Cosmétique project marks a major milestone for the French cosmetics industry. In 2028, facing the majestic Chartres Cathedral, a unique space will open its doors to professionals and the general public alike.
At the crossroads of know-how, culture, innovation, territories and transmission, the Maison de la Cosmétique -- supported by COSMETIC VALLEY - is a structuring project that will effectively embody and share French cosmetic excellence in all its forms, revealing the behind-the-scenes of the industry, its history, its professions, its secrets and its future.
Skincare, hygiene, perfume, makeup—everything from skincare to hygiene products will be represented. The goal: for every industry player to fully identify with it, and for the general public to grasp its richness.
📍 An emblematic place of 2,650 m² including:
1000 m² dedicated to industry players for training, exchange, and innovation.
1260 m² of permanent and temporary exhibitions with the Cosmétopée Garden at its heart, serving the general interest.
A long-standing partner of COSMETIC VALLEY, Chartres Métropole is fully committed to the realization of this major project by taking charge of the building's renovation. By transforming this space into a space dedicated to the cosmetics industry, the community is providing the industry with a setting that lives up to its ambitions.
The Maison de la Cosmétique, designed by Wilmotte & Associés, sits elegantly and humbly opposite Chartres Cathedral, revealing its heritage while asserting a contemporary identity. Noble materials, architectural sobriety, and environmental ambition make this project a symbol of excellence, reflecting the industry it represents.
Whether you are a start-up, a small business or a large group, whether you work in raw materials, packaging, formulation or research: this project is yours.
Chartres Métropole, with an investment of €14 million, is providing the industry with an exceptional setting. It's up to us, the cosmetics industry's players, to bring it to life. COSMETIC VALLEY is counting on your support to bring the Maison de la Cosmétique to life— your Maison.
By getting involved, you're contributing to a meaningful public interest project that will physically anchor the founding values of our industry. A place for sharing, transmitting, and preserving our cultural and industrial heritage. A fun place designed to discover careers and awaken the talents of tomorrow. Finally, a place that embodies the universal utility of our industry and its contribution to the well-being of humanity.
This project is supported by the COSMETIC VALLEY Endowment Fund, which has supported our community service initiatives since 2014, providing a solid framework for the project. The Maison also benefits from the support of the Eure-et-Loir department and the Centre-Val de Loire region.
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Ségolène Leloutre