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115 years of innovation
Since 1909, L'Oréal Groupe has harnessed the power of science and technology to invent and define the beauty of the future. As part of the 41st European Heritage Days, L’Oréal Groupe is proud to open ten emblematic locations that showcase our 115 years of innovation.
Many people think beauty is superficial, but in doing so they are not looking deeply enough. It is a powerful force that creates emotions, helps us build self-confidence and express ourselves at anytime. Beauty is essential.
As the global beauty leader, we are aware of this transformative power of beauty. We have nurtured it from our very beginnings, for 115 years. From the very first synthetic hair dye conceived by our founder Eugène Schueller in 1909, we have constantly innovated to meet the infinite diversity of everyone's desires and aspirations. World firsts mark our history: the first hair lotion (1928), the first sunscreen (1935), the first reconstructed skin (1979), the first eco-designed formula (2000), the first waterless, low energy fragrance extraction process (2024)...
Today, our 4,000 researchers file an average of 600 patents each year and deliver visionary beauty innovations that change our lives. From the first stylist spray Elnett to the cutting-edge infrared hair-dryer AirLight Pro, L'Oréal Groupe constantly imagines the beauty of the future. A personalized, inclusive and responsible beauty - a beauty that moves the world.
Le Visionnaire
L’Oréal's historic headquarters at 14 rue Royale was rebranded in 2023 into "Le Visionnaire – Espace Francois Dalle," a vibrant hub of creativity and collective intelligence dedicated to beauty. This space bridges our heritage with our future, embodied in its ambitious restoration by architect Alain Moatti, where an impressive glass structure now crowns the elegant 18th-century Parisian façades.
This emblematic location witnessed the birth of modern hairdressing and the debut of L’Oréal's first iconic products. Today, it serves as a space for knowledge and learning, immersing visitors in L’Oréal innovation DNA – showcasing our pioneering spirit, our power of innovation, and our unwavering commitment to creativity. Across 4,000 m2, the space unveils the group's history and opens its doors to rooms designed for creation, ideation, and trend forecasting, including a modernized Hairdressing Academy.
Open to L'Oréal employees as well as stakeholders from the worlds of fashion and luxury, key opinion leaders, and journalists, Le Visionnaire brings to life the unique culture that has always driven L'Oréal to create the beauty that moves the world.
L’Oréal Groupe global headquarters
The Centre Eugene Schueller (C.E.S.), named after L'Oréal's founder, serves as the global headquarters for L'Oréal Groupe. Inaugurated in 1978 in Clichy-la-Garenne, France, it stands on the site of the group's first production facility, the former Monsavon factory. It underwent a major renovation in 2014, overseen by French architects Wilmotte & Associés who also designed projects like Station F and the Collège des Bernardins. The firm’s redesign was meant to align with High Environmental Quality standards.
With the addition of "The Loft" in 2019, the C.E.S. now encompasses three buildings, interconnected by a spacious 5,000 m² indoor garden. The headquarters houses the group's corporate functions (finance, communications, executive management, etc.), along with e part of the digital teams and the consumer products division.
The site's 1,900 employees enjoy a work environment that fosters socialization, collaboration, and innovation.
Episkin
Episkin L’Oréal Research & Innovation is one of 20 L’Oréal research centers worldwide (7 are based in France). As a leader in human skin reconstruction for over 40 years, this Lyon-based center develops cutting-edge testing models for biological and dermatological research. Episkin directly supports L’Oréal Groupe's commitment to Beauty Without Animal Testing.
Remarkable scientific and technological advances have led to the development of L'Oréal SKIN TECHNOLOGY. This breakthrough allows us to create inclusive models that mirror the complexity of human skin. These models make it possible to anticipate skin reactions and assess cosmetic products with full reliability and ethical responsibility.
Through these models, L’Oréal deepens scientific knowledge of the skin, elevates testing standards within the cosmetics industry, and scales up the production of reconstructed skin models. These models are then made available across the cosmetics industry and beyond, furthering our collective understanding of skin health.
Rambouillet
Inaugurated in 1971, the L’Oréal Rambouillet factory embodies L’Oréal Groupe’s strong industrial presence in France and contributes significantly to the economic development of the region. Almost a quarter of L’Oréal’s global production takes place in France with 11 factories across the country, including this one.
In Rambouillet, 240 dedicated employees produce and package over one million shampoos, conditioners, and shower gels each day, primarily for the Elsève and Dop brands.
This site stands out for its operational excellence, the unique expertise of its teams, and its unwavering commitment to the energy transition.
The L’Oréal Rambouillet factory exemplifies the industry of the future: at the forefront of science and technology, socially responsible, inclusive, and deeply invested in its local communities. As a spearhead of environmental innovation, this factory relies on its biomass boiler to achieve 100% renewable energy, while also optimizing water consumption and resource management
Maison de Beauté Carita
Since 1945, the legendary Maison Carita, nestled within the prestigious 11 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, has been the Parisian destination for holistic beauty. It's a place where beauty transcends into an art form, embodying Parisian refinement and savoir-vivre.
Within this iconic Maison, metamorphosis becomes reality thanks to leading beauty experts — facialists, body therapists, hairstylists, colorists and makeup artists. Carita has conceived a unique approach to beauty, creating unforgettable experiences that reveal the full potential of each guest's unique radiance.
The ambition of Maison Carita is to offer the most exclusive professional beauty experience through one-of-a-kind protocols: exceptional Carita services, elevated by the expert touch of our specialists and enhanced by cutting-edge technologies since 1962. These treatments provide a sensorial escape into relaxation and inner metamorphosis. This unique synergy is the secret to achieving a perfectly luminous, radiant skin with an utterly captivating aura
Le Centre Thermal La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay, the leading European center for thermal dermatology, has nurtured its globally recognized expertise for over five centuries. Today, therapeutic benefits attract approximately 6,000 visitors every year.
The history of La Roche-Posay is deeply intertwined with its “eau de velours (“velvet water”), renowned for its therapeutic properties. As early as the 19th century, this exceptional water drew prominent French and international figures and artists seeking well-being, including André Gide, Jean Cocteau, and Florence Gould.
Today, the La Roche-Posay Thermal Center offers a unique experience of dermatological care and rejuvenation across four dedicated facilities: The Thermes du Connétable (thermal spa), The Pavillon de la Rose (complementary wellness activities), the Spa Source, and The Pavillon des Sources (well-being center).
At its heart, the center allows guests and visitors alike to experience the full expertise of La Roche-Posay, a L’Oréal Groupe brand, dedicated to providing soothed skin and restored well-being
Domaine de la Rose - Lancôme
The Domaine de la Rose de Lancôme is a unique place for sharing, preserving, and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of perfumery. It spans 7 hectares in Grasse, the cradle of fragrance expertise and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site.
Ecocert-certified, the Domaine is dedicated to the organic cultivation of a dozen local perfume plants. These fragrant fields include jasmine, iris, tuberose, and, of course, the Centifolia rose—a bloom deeply intertwined with the region’s history and emblematic of the Lancôme brand. As a true sanctuary for biodiversity, the Domaine is home to over 280 recorded species.
At its heart stands La Maison Rose, a contemporary architectural statement designed with the most stringent sustainable development principles. Within, two spaces are dedicated to preserving and transmitting the art of perfumery: a dedicated educational distillery and a captivating fragrance organ.