"The Maison Internationale de la Cosmétique was born of a strong ambition: to provide the French cosmetics industry with an emblematic venue commensurate with the excellence of its companies and its worldwide influence. Located in Chartres, opposite the Cathedral, an architectural jewel, it is at once a working and meeting space, a cultural and heritage site, and a center for transmission and training, open to all, professionals and the general public alike. This unifying project brings together the talents, know-how and innovations that are the strength of our ecosystem. It embodies our collective desire to promote our industry, which is both rooted in its history and resolutely focused on the future, and to underline our commitment to responsible cosmetics, while creating a space for exchange and discovery around our industry.says Marc-Antoine Jamet, President of Cosmetic Valley.
A large-scale project supported by Chartres Métropole and Cosmetic Valley, the Maison Internationale de la Cosmétique will open its doors at the end of 2028 in Chartres, opposite the cathedral and just a stone's throw from the offices of the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster, which will transfer its headquarters there.
The first visuals were unveiled in June. As part of the redevelopment of the Notre-Dame cloister, it will be housed on the premises of the former Collège Jean-Moulin. The 2,645 m² space will include exhibition areas, a "Cosmétopée" garden showcasing plants used in cosmetics, meeting rooms and workspaces.
Designed this time by French architects Wilmotte and entrusted to BTP Bouygues, the Maison Internationale de la Cosmétique was conceived as a lively, unifying totem pole, at the crossroads of know-how, culture, innovation, territories and transmission.
"Facing the cathedral, the International House of Cosmetics will embody our ambition to give French excellence a showcase worthy of its status. It will be a place of work, innovation and training. A concrete tool for developing skills, creating jobs and raising Chartres' profile worldwide. Chartres is the capital of beauty, and this space will be an exceptional showcase for all players in the sector, as well as for the general public. It's our way of preparing for the future.stresses Jean-Pierre Gorges, Mayor of Chartres and President of Chartres Métropole.
The investment cost for this project, which will provide a structure for the region, is nearly €14 million.
