Groupe Barrière

Chaired by Alexandre Barrière and Joy Desseigne-Barrière, the Barrière group was founded in 1912 by François André and developed successively by Lucien Barrière, Diane Barrière and Dominique Desseigne. Since its creation, 110 years ago, the Group has developed unmatched offers in the field of high-end leisure activities, based on commitment to operational excellence, quality of service and the French “art de vivre”. Barrière operates 32 Casinos, 1 Gaming Club, 19 luxury hotels located in one-of-a-kind destinations, contributing to their international recognition. The group’s activities also gather over 150 restaurants and bars, including the renowned Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysées, an iconic French brand dating back to 1899 also established in New York City, in Louvre Abu-Dhabi and Dubai. In addition, the Group offers some 3,500 shows and events every year. Barrière’s turnover was 1.29 billion euros at the end of its financial year on 31st October 2022, and it comprises almost 7,000 employees. The Barrière brand includes two separate groups of hotels, casinos, and restaurants: Groupe Lucien Barrière (GLB) and Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes (SFCMC).