Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan model and its humanist values. The freedom to create, the constant quest for beautiful materials, the transmission of savoir-faire of excellence, and the aesthetic of functionality all forge the singularity of Hermès, a house of immortal objects. An independent, family-owned company with 16 métiers, Hermès is dedicated to keeping the majority of its production in France through its 52 workshops and production sites and to developing its network of more than 300 stores in 45 countries. Additionally, the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès (founded in 2008) supports projects in the areas of artistic creation, training and the transmission of savoir-faire, biodiversity, as well as the preservation of the environment.