Bus will leave the Summit venue at 14:00.

Lunch is not included, please enjoy the Summit lunch at the venue.

Specialized in city-center fashion retailing, the Galeries Lafayette group positions itself, in France as well as overseas, as the benchmark in omnichannel retailing and contributes to promoting the French “Art of Living” through its brands.

Strengthened by its architectural heritage and strong innovative culture, the Galeries Lafayette group receives more than 60 million visitors every year in its 290 stores and e-commerce websites. It enjoys a long-standing, emotional connection with its clients that it nurtures at every opportunity, both online and in-store, to provide them with the best possible experience in retail and creation.

Over time, the Group has built up the international recognition of its iconic brands: Galeries Lafayette, BHV MARAIS, La Redoute, Mauboussin, Eataly Paris Marais, Galeries Lafayette-Royal Quartz Paris, Louis Pion, and BazarChic. The Group supports the brands in their asset, digital and creative transformation through Citynove and Lafayette Anticipations - Galeries Lafayette Corporate Foundation.  

Philippe and Nicolas Houzé, representatives of the founding family of the Galeries Lafayette Group, are pleased to welcome the Family Business Network for a “behind the scenes” discovery of their flagship store located on Boulevard Haussmann, at the heart of Paris, which will celebrate its 130th birthday next year and where the family entrepreneurship story started.

This visit will combine a visit of the store’s heritage and unknown details, as well as a highlight on its latest developments. The tour will be handled by representatives of the “next generation” of family members, and followed by an informal drink with Philippe Houzé and Patricia Moulin Lemoine, in the group’s Boardroom located on the top floor of the main Cupola store.