The GrandPalaisRmn joins the Comité Colbert
"It is with much enthusiasm that we join the Comité Colbert, alongside emblematic houses that embody French excellence. In this year 2025, marked by the rebirth of the Grand Palais after four years of renovation, this recognition seals a natural alliance around shared values: sharing, passing on and celebrating expertise.
Our art workshops, our exhibitions and our cultural commitments find a vibrant echo here. Together, we are promoting the art of living, in all its creativity and generosity", says Didier Fusillier, Chairman of the GrandPalaisRmn.
The expertise of the GrandPalaisRmn
What is the Comité Colbert, founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain?
The Comité Colbert, founded in 1954 on the initiative of Jean-Jacques Guerlain, is an association under the law of 1901 that embodies the excellence of French luxury. When it was founded, fifteen pioneering houses united around a common vision: Baccarat, Cartier, Chaumet, Christian Dior, Christofle, Gelot, Guerlain, Hermès, Hôtel Le Bristol, Hôtel Carlton, Jansen, Lachaume, Paul Portes, Puiforcat and Rouard.
Named after Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the Superintendent of Arts and Manufactures under Louis XIV, the Comité Colbert's mission is to promote the French art of living around the world. The Comité Colbert works along three fundamental lines:
Passionate promotion of French know-how
The sustainable development of excellence
The patient transmission of craftsmanship to new generations
Which committee was founded as a result of the Comité Colbert initiative?
The Comité Colbert is behind the creation of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA - European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance).).
Who is the CEO of the Comité Colbert?
The Comité Colbert, an association under the law of 1901, is headed by Bénédicte Epinay, its delegate general, who is responsible for implementing the institution's strategy and acting as its spokesperson. She works closely with Laurent Boillot, President of the Comité Colbert and CEO of Hennessy, who chairs the Board of Directors and the General Assembly.
Who is the President of the Colbert Committee?
Laurent Boillot, Chairman of Hennessy, has been Chairman of the Colbert Committee since June 2022. Previously head of Guerlain fragrances, he has been a member of the association's Board of Directors since 2009, and headed the International Outreach Commission from 2017 to 2020. His appointment follows the presidency of Guillaume de Seynes, CEO of Hermès.