The House of Cosmetics in Chartres is much more than a simple architectural project: it is a place where past, present and future meet . Located opposite the majestic Chartres Cathedral, the future House is part of a historical, cultural and economic continuity.

✨ This new hub, dedicated to innovation and transmission, will showcase the excellence of the cosmetics industry worldwide, while drawing on a rich heritage revealed by exceptional archaeological excavations.

At the heart of the excavation, a veritable layering of historical periods has been unearthed. On a 500-square-meter site, archaeologists have made numerous discoveries:

📍First physical traces of the ancient fortifications of Autricum, a Gallo-Roman town in the 4th and 5th centuries

📍 Foundations of an ancient house abandoned following a fire

📍 Cavities deep in the ground

📍 And even a cake mold depicting Ulysses and the sirens on a boat

The time has now come to analyze these finds, within the Archaeology services of Chartres Métropole.

From now on, these geological strata bear witness to the site's many uses, from Gallo-Roman times to the present day, including the Middle Ages. This strongly echoes the very essence of cosmetics: a universal, timeless expertise that draws on ancient heritage to innovate and look towards the future.

Thus, the House of Cosmetics rises on this land steeped in history. The future Cosmétopée garden will take root in this courtyard where each stone tells a chapter of the past, nourishing the future. A perfect alchemy of memory, innovation, and transmission.

Do you want to write the next chapter of history within the House of Cosmetics?

👉Learn more here: https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com/

👉 Get in touch with us now:

Ségolène Leloutre - Director of the Maison de la Cosmétique project
[email protected]

Aurore Mallat - Audience Development Officer

[email protected]

The House of Cosmetics is an exceptional collective project. A unique place that will showcase French excellence, pass on know-how and inspire the talents of tomorrow.

A commitment aligned with your values

Becoming a patron means making a concrete contribution to issues of general interest:

• to transmit a scientific, cultural and industrial heritage

• inspire new generations

• to promote responsible and ethical cosmetics

• to enhance the attractiveness of a region and a sector

A project that engages you… and makes you feel valued

Supporting the House of Cosmetics also means:

• affirm your CSR commitment

• unite your teams around a meaningful project

• associate your company with an iconic location in the industry

The House of Cosmetics is supported by an entire industry. It is being built today thanks to the commitment of its patrons. Because the projects of general interest that matter are those we choose to support at a time when everything is being invented.

JOIN THOSE WHO KEEP FRENCH EXCELLENCE ALIVE

📩 Exchange messages easily with:
Jean TASTAYRE , Sponsorship Manager – [email protected]
Ségolène LELOUTRE , Project Director – [email protected]

IN 2028, GLOBAL COSMETICS OPENS ITS HEART IN FRANCE

🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com

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 .

And you ?

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]

IN 2028, GLOBAL COSMETICS OPENS ITS HEART IN FRANCE

🌐 Learn more:
https://www.maisondelacosmetique.com

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.

👉 Join the project and participate in the construction of the House of Cosmetics.

📩 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 setting is taking shape: a building is entering construction.

• The soul of the House is taking shape: a cultural, scientific and educational offering in the making.

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.

👉 Join the project and participate in the construction of the House of Cosmetics.

📩 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 setting is taking shape: a building is entering construction.

• The momentum of the sector: a project of general interest driven by collective commitment

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.

👉 Join the project and participate in the construction of the House of Cosmetics.

📩 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

✨ What if you became a part of a project that is unique in the world?

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.

The House will open its doors in 2028… but it all starts now.

🎯 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.

📅 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 — FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:30 AM

REGISTRATION FORM

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eda2d661-0505-4544-8967-92d280cc8d21@ce00a33b-11c0-448e-a65d-68c7c13f283d

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.

🚀 You too can contribute to the project!

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!

🔗 www.maisondelacosmetique.com

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!

📅 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 — FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:30 AM

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

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eda2d661-0505-4544-8967-92d280cc8d21@ce00a33b-11c0-448e-a65d-68c7c13f283d

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.

🔎 On the program:

• 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

🎙️ This discussion time will be led by:

• 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!

🔗 www.maisondelacosmetique.com

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.

A large-scale project serving French excellence

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.

An evening marked by strong speeches

More than a hundred companies were present to discover this unifying project. Highlights included:

• Marc-Antoine Jamet, President of COSMETIC VALLEY, opened the evening with a declaration of collective ambition.
• Jean-Pierre Gorges, President of Chartres Métropole, reaffirmed territorial support of 15 million euros .
• Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the project's architect, revealed his vision of an open, lively and unifying place.

Committed pioneering patrons

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

A call for mobilization

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!

🔗 www.maisondelacosmetique.com