Kering opens historic headquarters to public for heritage event
Luxury group Kering is participating in the annual Heritage Days by opening its Paris headquarters, a former hospital building, to the public. The event highlights the group's cultural and artistic heritage.
Luxury group Kering is continuing its commitment to promoting culture and heritage by opening its Paris headquarters, the former Laennec hospital, to the public for the annual Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days).
During these events, Kering showcases the building's architectural heritage and its connection to art and creation. Visitors can explore the premises that Kering rehabilitated in 2016, transforming a historic hospital into its corporate headquarters. The site at 40, rue de Sèvres is noted for its distinctive architecture and rich history.
As part of the Journées du Patrimoine program, Kering is organizing exhibitions featuring artworks from the Pinault Collection and archival pieces from couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga. These presentations underscore the group's role in supporting contemporary art and historical fashion creations.
François-Henri Pinault, Chairman of Kering, described the headquarters, stating: "Le 40, rue de Sèvres is like the Luxury group that we are, a group in motion that embodies an audacious Luxury, free in its choices."
Kering's efforts to foster culture extend beyond its business operations, and opening its headquarters to the public serves as a way to share this dedication to art and heritage.