SHARE PRICE 665,50 € 40, rue de Sèvres EN GROUP HOUSES TALENT SUSTAINABILITY FINANCE PRESS JOIN US KERING GROUP CULTURE AND HERITAGE 40, RUE DE SÈVRES Group 40, rue de Sèvres Learn more about the restoration and events of 40, rue de Sèvres. A remarkable location In 2016, following an ambitious renovation, Kering established its head office at 40, rue de Sèvres, an address renowned for its exceptional architecture. The Group wishes for the site, with its rich history dating back nearly 400 years, to remain accessible to all. It has therefore decided to open its doors to the public for European Heritage Days, temporary exhibitions and other events. Welcome to 40, rue de Sèvres. History of 40, rue de Sèvres Situated at the heart of Paris’ 7th arrondissement, 40, rue de Sèvres housed the Laennec Hospital until 2000. Construction of the former hospital began in 1632. Half the space is devoted to gardens, in the style of the great Parisian hospitals. Drawn to the site’s singular architecture and rich history, among other features, the Group embarked on an ambitious renovation project. Thanks to its location architecture and history, 40, rue de Sèvres is a major cultural landmark. GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE RESTORATION A space welcoming the arts… and the world Kering would like this architectural gem, which it has the privilege of occupying, to remain an open and welcoming space. Since 2016, the Group has registered 40, rue de Sèvres with the European Heritage Days program. Its goal is twofold: to share the history of this exceptional site and to provide a unique perspective on art and fashion. Each year, visitors can admire a selection of contemporary artworks from the Pinault Collection and as well as creations from the archives of the House of Balenciaga, which also has its headquarters at the former Laennec Hospital. Neighbors, Parisians or tourists from afar: so far 40, rue de Sèvres has welcomed nearly 50,000 visitors in six years. Previous 2021 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS “Heritage for all” 2020 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS “Heritage and education: Lifelong learning” 2019 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS “Art and Entertainment” 2018 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS “The Art of Sharing” 2017 EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS Edition on Youth Next What’s happening at 40, rue de Sèvres? Discover temporary exhibitions as well as recent and upcoming events at 40, rue de Sèvres. 40, rue de Sèvres to host "The garden of Paul Haim" exhibition From October 15 to October 22, 2020, Kering will open its doors to the public as it hosts Paul Haim’s Secret Garden exhibition. The collection, amassed at the end of the 1960s, comprises 40 monumental sculptures which, until recently, were housed in a garden along the banks of the Adour river in southwest France that was rarely opened to the public. Visitors can stroll through the Laennec Hospital’s main courtyard, its chapel, and one of its six gardens and discover pieces by Bourdelle, Calder, Niki de Saint-Phalle, Miró, and Rodin. DISCOVER Find out more Discover Kering’s history since its creation in 1963. Read the edition dedicated to heritage and creation in Luxury Highlights, a newsletter offering an in-depth look into the strategy and activities of the Group and its Houses. SITEMAP CONTACT US LEGAL CREDITS COOKIES SETTINGS © KERING 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Cookie consent In addition to the cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of this website, Kering uses cookies and other tracking tools to measure our website performance and to improve our understanding of your interests. You can click on "Accept all cookies" to consent to the above mentioned uses, click on "Cookie Settings" to configure your choices, or click on the "Refuse all cookies" button to refuse all the optional cookies. You may change your preferences, and in particular withdraw your consent, on our website at any moment. For more information about these technologies and their use on this website, please consult our Cookie Policy. Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies Settings