Paris shines in Los Angeles

Paris shines in Los Angeles

Under the patronage of the French Consul General in Los Angeles, Paris je t’aime organised a networking event at the French Residence, alongside its main partners – ACCOR, Galeries Lafayette, GL Events, Lafayette Group DMC – and with the support of Atout France.

Bringing together around a hundred leading figures from the worlds of tourism, culture and the Parisian art de vivre, this evening helped to strengthen ties between Paris and Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The event also marked the launch of Friends of Paris je t’aime.

Six people were honoured for their contribution to promoting Paris in Los Angeles. This award follows in the tradition of the Prix des Lumières de Paris, organised annually in partnership with Les Lumières de Paris and Paris Capitale de la Création.

Spotlight on distinguished figures:

Culture

• • Laurent Corréa (Lou the French), founder of an iconic bakery and patisserie in Los Angeles, for authentically embodying the Parisian art of living, combining expertise, passion and a commitment to passing on tradition
  • Lionel Pigeard (Palikao), a Los Angeles-based chef and founder, for championing sincere and generous cuisine and promoting a contemporary vision of French gastronomy

Entertainment

• • Victor LeMasne, composer and musical director, for having designed the sound identity of the Paris 2024 ceremonies, creating a strong musical signature that echoes the transition to Los Angeles 2028.
  • Eric Mathis, international producer and founder of Ondamax Films, for embodying a creative bridge between Paris and Hollywood, linking European artistic excellence with American production power.

Lifestyle

• • Roger Gastman (Beyond The Streets), a leading figure in urban culture, for helping to raise the international profile of street art and for developing cultural projects in Paris.
  • Shepard Fairey @obeygiant, street artist, for his artistic and civic commitment, for maintaining a deep connection with Paris, and for helping to make the capital a recognised hub of creativity within the global urban cultural scene.