Our History
Enter the family universe of the Lucien Barrière Group, developed since 1912. Discover its approach and the beginnings of its fame.
The Key Chapters
Deauville, the Cradle of the Group
Eugène Cornuché, Director of the Trouville Casino, initiates the construction of a new gaming te ... mple in Deauville. He thinks of everything and also builds a hotel to accommodate the players: Le Normandy. The inauguration of the casino in the summer of 1912 gathers 1,500 guests. The success is immediate. Deauville captivates, inspires, and the resort establishes itself as a model.
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François André, Founder of the Group, takes the helm of the Société des Hôtels et Casino de Deauville.
He succeeds Eugène Cornuché as the head of the Société des Hôtels et Casino de Deauville (SHCD).
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Inauguration of the Golf Hotel
François André envisions luxurious retreats for his clientele, where gaming competes with sports ... and festivities with relaxation: he initiates the construction of the Golf Hotel in Deauville, followed by the adjacent Golf course in 1929, in collaboration with architect Tom Simpson.
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Lucien Barrière at the Helm of the Group
Lucien Barrière, who joined the family business in 1951, succeeds his uncle François André. He m ... odernizes the Group while maintaining the tradition and preserving the prestigious seaside resorts inherited from his uncle.
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1st Edition of the American Film Festival of Deauville
In Deauville, Lucien Barrière welcomes the biggest names in high society, including the legendar ... y couple Brigitte Bardot and Gunther Sachs. By contributing to the establishment of the Festival, he closely ties the Group to the seventh art.
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Establishment of the hotel company of the Lucien Barrière chain
To unify all the establishments he owns, Lucien Barrière creates the Société Hôtelière de la Cha ... îne Lucien Barrière (SHCLB) and brings together the hotels and the casino in La Baule.
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Arrival of the First Slot Machines in France
The first slot machines are installed in the Barrière casinos in Deauville and Cannes, among oth ... ers. Lucien Barrière passes away in September 1990, not having had the chance to witness the public’s enthusiasm for these machines.
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Diane Barrière succeeds her father.
Upon Lucien Barrière’s passing, Diane initiates significant renovation projects in the Group’s i ... conic hotels and begins a long collaboration with decorator Jacques Garcia. In doing so, she imparts an inimitable “Barrière” style to the family business. In 1995, she suffers a serious plane accident.
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Dominique Desseigne continues the family legacy.
Dominique Desseigne, the husband of Diane Barrière, co-directs the Group alongside her.
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Acquisition of the Fouquet’s Brasserie
Under the leadership of Diane Barrière and Dominique Desseigne, the SHCD acquires the iconic est ... ablishment on the Champs-Élysées.
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Establishment of the Barrière Foundation
Historically associated with the world of arts and culture, the Group innovates and expands its ... support for contemporary creation "From writing to... on screen and stage". The Foundation supports and promotes writing for new talent in two major artistic disciplines: cinema and theatre.
Since 2024, the Foundation has focused solely on film.
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Opening of the First Casino Internationally
Discover the Casino Barrière MontreuxOpening of the first casino abroad, in Montreux, Switzerlan ... d. In 2008, it becomes the leading Swiss casino in terms of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) total.
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Inauguration of the Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris
Opening of a hotel above the emblematic Brasserie Fouquet’s Paris on the Champs-Élysées.
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Establishment of the Casino Barrière Toulouse
This casino offers a multi-leisure experience with gaming, several dining options including a Fo ... uquet’s, and a theater with 1,200 seats.
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Opening of the First Hotel Internationally
The Group exports its art of French living by opening the Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura Marra ... kech, a hotel with 85 rooms and 17 ryads. This is the first hotel in Marrakech with ryads owned by private owners who can entrust the hotel with their rental management.
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A New Address in Lille
The first resort in France to bring together in one location a casino, restaurants, a 5-star hot ... el, a wellness area, meeting rooms, and a theater with 1,200 seats.
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The Group celebrates its 100th anniversary and opens the Barrière Ribeauvillé Resort.
Nestled at the foot of the Alsatian vineyard, Ribeauvillé Resort includes a casino, a 4-star hot ... el, a spa, and a 3,600 m² wellness center. The entire resort is designed with a focus on HQE (High Environmental Quality) and HPE (High Energy Performance) standards.
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Partnership between Le Fouquet’s and Pierre Gagnaire
The emblematic brasserie of the Champs-Élysées joins forces with the famous chef Pierre Gagnaire ... who will sign the new menus in the various Fouquet’s restaurants of the Group.
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Opening of Two New Casinos Internationally
Barrière continues its international expansion strategy with the opening of two new casinos, one ... in Abidjan and the other in Cairo.
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Inauguration of Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
The iconic Fouquet’s brasserie has opened its doors at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, bringing the essenc ... e of French brasserie culture to the United Arab Emirates. Known for its connections to the worlds of art, cinema, and culture, this new restaurant follows the culinary tradition of the most famous address on the Champs-Élysées: Fouquet’s Paris.
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Barrière becomes majority shareholder of L'Éclair de génie
The Group extends its collaboration with Chef Christophe Adam by taking a majority stake in L'Éc ... lair de génie, which operates the L'Éclair brands and legal deposit.
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Opening of the Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
Parisian chic takes root in Tribeca, a neighborhood that embodies New York’s hype. Behind its br ... ick and glass facade, the family home spirit and generous hospitality of the most famous address on the Champs-Élysées flourish.
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Opening of the Fouquet’s Brasserie in Dubai
Located in the heart of Downtown and just steps away from the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest ... building, Fouquet’s brasserie embodies Parisian chic and elegance in the city of endless possibilities.
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Alexandre Barrière and Joy Desseigne-Barrière
take up the torch, following in the footsteps of their predecessors.
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Barrière becomes majority shareholder of Loulou Groupe
The Lucien Barrière Group becomes the shareholder of Loulou Groupe, alongside the founders Gille ... s and Claire Malafosse as well as partners including Pierre-Antoine Capton and Jean-Philippe Cartier.
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Opening of Maison Barrière Vendôme
Barrière unveils its brand new address, a 5-star hotel nestled between the Place Vendôme and the ... Tuileries Gardens. Composed of 26 rooms, suites and apartments, the hotel honors exceptional women and promises a unique experience.
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Our Presidency
They are part of the fourth generation of entrepreneurs taking over the leadership of Barrière, a century-old French family group.
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Our Executive Management
CEO of Altice France and SFR until 2022, Grégory Rabuel, 45-year-old has worked for 20 years in the Telecoms and Media industry.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is headed by Grégory Rabuel, Chief Executive Officer of Barrière. The Executive Committee's mission is to deploy the Group's strategy in France and abroad.