Comet, a pioneer in hybrid office spaces, today unveils an ambitious project to fit out a château in Levallois, owned by the Hertford British Charitable Fund, a non-profit organization that for over a hundred years has continued the work of Sir Richard Wallace, the British philanthropist and Francophile who also created the eponymous fountains.
The aim of the project is to transform this building - whose façade is a listed historic monument - into a space dedicated exclusively to corporate meetings and events. The new layout will showcase the château's heritage while configuring it to host professional events.
The Château de Levallois, built in 1877 by architect Ernest-Paul Sanson and initially financed by philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace, presents a new facet of Comet's architectural diversity. Previously, the company had space in Haussmann buildings, contemporary towers in La Défense, buildings on the Sentier and former industrial facilities.
Following on from the success of the Comet Arboretum project inaugurated at the end of 2023 and located outside the Central Business District (CBD) in Nanterre, this new project at the Château de Levallois once again highlights Comet's ability to offer unique, out-of-the-ordinary experiences at the gateway to Paris.
The Château de Levallois will be used exclusively for meetings and events of over 100 people, once again validating Comet's ability to organize large-scale seminars to foster team-building and maintain corporate culture.
Designed for 'green' seminars, this venue will enable corporate events to be organized without the economic and environmental complexities of traditional seminars, thus avoiding the costs and difficulties involved in organizing extended overnight stays and transport.
The château's renovation project will not alter its historic architecture. Every event held in this prestigious setting will be designed to enhance and respect its unique character. The venue will offer a vast space with attractive exteriors, ideal for events requiring an exceptional ambience.
The income generated by the HBCF will be used to continue to make grants to associations and other charities that keep Sir Wallace's work alive in France by helping people with a link to Great Britain, whose well-being is threatened or who find themselves in great difficulty.
