Learning Journey to France

FBN Members: $6800 SGD

Non FBN Members: $8800 SGD

Includes:

• 5 nights 5-star hotel accommodation (Hôtel Napoléon and Marty Hôtel by Hilton)
• Meals provided during the France Learning Journey dates (22-27 June)
• Cultural & Social Activities
• Ground transportation (excluding airport transfers)

Excludes: All flights & visas



Terms & Conditions:

Transfer of registration:

In the event that a registered participant is not able to attend, the registration may be transferred to a substitute participant from the same family business.

Cancellations:

If a registered participant needs to cancel his/her registration, the following terms will apply:

Before 30 April 2025: 50% refund

From 30 April 2025 onwards: No refund

Please note a formal written notice is required for transfer of registration and cancellation. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the event.

Unique to FBN-organized learning journeys are exclusive visits to prominent family businesses in France. Gain firsthand insights from renowned family-owned enterprises in France.

Sisley Paris is a prestigious French family-owned brand founded in 1976, specializing in high-end skincare, makeup, and fragrances. Renowned for its innovative use of plant-based ingredients through phyto-cosmetology, Sisley offers a wide range of products tailored for hydration, anti-aging, sun protection, and more. The brand's iconic collections include Sisleÿa, Black Rose, and Ecological Compound in skincare, alongside luxury fragrances such as Eau du Soir and Izia. Expanding its expertise, Sisley launched Hair Rituel by Sisley in 2018, offering premium haircare solutions. With a strong global presence in over 100 countries and a commitment to sustainability, Sisley designs and manufactures its products in France, emphasizing environmental responsibility and quality. Led by Chairman Philippe d'Ornano, alongside his mother and co-founder Isabelle d'Ornano, the company continues to thrive with a focus on innovation, excellence, and philanthropy through the Sisley-d'Ornano Foundation, supporting causes in education, health, and culture worldwide.

La Maison du Chocolat, an artisanal chocolatier founded in 1977 and part of the Savencia Saveurs & Specialties Group, continues the legacy of its visionary founder, Robert Linxe. The brand elevates chocolate to an art form, bringing happiness and unforgettable emotions to people's lives. Under the creative direction of Nicolas Cloiseau, La Maison showcases its craftsmanship through exquisite chocolate creations for festive occasions such as Christmas and Easter. These exceptional pieces are crafted by a dedicated team of chocolate artists who meticulously sculpt them to perfection.

The company's leadership includes Armand Bongrain, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Savencia Saveurs & Specialties Group, and his niece Nathalie Bongrain, who plays a key role in the family governance and supervisory board of Savencia Holding. They will be delighted to host FBN members from around the world for an exclusive tasting and family visit.

The Galeries Lafayette group, a leader in city-center fashion retailing, positions itself as the benchmark for omnichannel retailing in France and abroad. It promotes the French "Art of Living" through its renowned brands and offers an exceptional shopping experience both online and in-store. With a rich architectural heritage and a strong culture of innovation, the group welcomes over 60 million visitors annually across its 290 stores and e-commerce platforms, fostering a deep emotional connection with customers.

Over the years, the Group has achieved international recognition for its iconic brands, including Galeries Lafayette, BHV MARAIS, La Redoute, Mauboussin, and Eataly Paris Marais, among others. It supports brand growth and transformation through initiatives such as Citynove and Lafayette Anticipations - Galeries Lafayette Corporate Foundation.

Philippe and Nicolas Houzé, representatives of the founding family, will host the Family Business Network (FBN) for an exclusive "behind the scenes" tour of their flagship Boulevard Haussmann store in Paris, which will soon celebrate its 130th anniversary. The visit will showcase the store's heritage, recent innovations, and unseen details, led by the next generation of family members. The event will conclude with an informal drink with Philippe Houzé and Patricia Moulin Lemoine in the boardroom atop the store's iconic Cupola.

For the past 40 years, Chromatotec®, formed from the expertise of Chromato-Sud, Airmotec, and Medor, has specialized in developing, manufacturing, and selling gas analyzers entirely designed and produced in France. With 50 employees, the company generates 95% of its sales from exports and has subsidiaries in Beijing, China, and Houston, USA.

Headquartered in Gironde, France, Chromatotec handles both R&D and production in-house, designing its own devices, software, and applications. The company serves key markets such as ambient air quality, industrial air monitoring, pure gases, water and odor monitoring, emissions and EMC, processes, and natural gas.

The Amiet family, owners of Chromatotec, have been residing in Bordeaux for over 30 years. As an independent company with 100% French capital, Chromatotec is one of the few remaining technological instrumentation firms in Europe. Their cutting-edge instruments are globally recognized and used for continuous monitoring of low-concentration impurities in gases and liquids, playing a crucial role in environmental monitoring, particularly for ambient air quality and industrial air applications.