Moët Hennessy Historian–Documentalist Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
About Moët Hennessy
Moët & Chandon is a leading Champagne House based in Épernay and part of Moët Hennessy within the LVMH group. The Maison unites iconic labels including Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon and Mercier, and is recognised for its stewardship of Champagne heritage, commitment to quality and global presence.
Moët & Chandon in Epernay seeks a Historian–Documentalist Intern for a 6-month onsite internship starting July 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct historical and iconographic research to support heritage projects and documentation.
- Undertake inventory, condition assessment and reconditioning of collection objects in the heritage repository.
- Digitise archival materials and perform descriptive indexing in the documentary database according to established metadata standards.
- Contribute to the valorisation of the collection through conception and production of exhibitions, internal activations, summary dossiers and retrospective materials.
- Support conservation and catalogue projects by preparing records, descriptive notices and research summaries for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Master 2) in History, Cultural Heritage Management or equivalent academic training.
- Specialisation or coursework in Documentation, Information–Communication or Database Management is strongly preferred.
- Excellent synthesis and writing skills with the ability to produce clear historical summaries and descriptive notices.
- High level of rigor, discretion and respect for confidentiality in handling sensitive archival materials.
- Organised, methodical approach and proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
Open to early-career candidates and current postgraduate students. Prior internship or coursework in archives, documentation or museum/heritage settings is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Master's degree (Master 2) in History, Cultural Heritage, Documentation, Information–Communication or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Epernay, Grand Est, France, with easy access to Reims.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship and exacting standards, with an emphasis on preserving and communicating its historical legacy. Teams are collaborative and multidisciplinary, offering interns exposure to curatorial, archival and communication practices within an international luxury group.
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