Our Mission
The Massif de l'Esterel is a Mediterranean coastal mountain range in the departments of Var and Alpes-Maritimes in Provence, south-east France. Neighbouring cities are Mandelieu and Cannes on the east, and Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus on the west.
The project consists of a non-profit association aimed at preserving the Villa Galaxie in this new era of the green. Green Galaxie employs the various crafts in the Esterel region. The idea is to highlight the savoir-faire of the region. Develop an artist residency, offer a unique experience and become a pioneering ‘sustainable’ house.
New Green Era
“My favorite design is the one to come, either by me or by a future generation.”
— Pierre Paulin
Pierre Paulin, Designer of Green Galaxie.
Born in Paris in 1927, made his début in the 50's, known for his designs and installations (TV, Thonet, Bertrand Faure, Disderot, Artifort), he brought modernity to the Elysée Palace for President Pompidou in 1971. He designed all the furniture for the official office of François Mitterrand, and renovated the dining room for Jacques Chirac. At the same time, he founded ADSA with two associates, working on industrial projects (Calor, Allibert, Stamp) and brand image (Air France) as well as fitting-out railway stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare de Versailles Rive Gauche).His pieces figure amongst the collections of numerous museums across the world, and various exhibitions have been dedicated to him in 2007/8. MOMA, New York has enlarged its collection of Paulin pieces.