CHANEL BECOMES THE EXCLUSIVE AND HISTORIC SPONSOR OF THE RENOVATION OF THE GRAND PALAIS

As a House dedicated to creation that is open to the world and turned toward the future, CHANEL renews its commitment to an initiative taken by its founder Gabrielle Chanel, by supporting the cultural and artistic stature of Paris.

CHANEL will reinforce its commitment to Paris through a new, exclusive and historic sponsorship: the House will contribute 25 million euros to the restoration and renovation of the Grand Palais, a symbol of architectural innovation in Paris since its creation.

Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, the Grand Palais is one of Europe's most beautiful historic monuments as well as a site that has been closely linked with CHANEL for many years. Since 2005, it has been the setting for the extraordinary decors created by the House's Artistic Director Karl...