Barrière announces that Fouquet’s Paris has been awarded the Palace distinction, the highest recognition granted by the French government to exceptional hotels.

This distinction marks an important milestone in the history of Fouquet’s Paris and recognizes the excellence of this iconic Parisian venue, located in the heart of the Triangle d’Or. It also makes Fouquet’s Paris the first establishment on the Champs-Élysées to join the circle of French Palaces.

Beyond recognizing an individual establishment, this distinction celebrates a vision of hospitality long pursued by Barrière, founded on service excellence, the quality of the guest experience, and the celebration of French heritage.

Since Barrière acquired the Brasserie in 1998 and the hotel opening in 2006, Fouquet’s Paris has undergone continuous development aimed at strengthening its position among the leading names in French luxury hospitality while preserving the unique identity for which it is renowned.

In recent years, the Group has continued this dynamic through extensive investments and improvements focused on the customer experience, services, dining, wellness, and personalized stays.

This approach reflects a constant ambition: to keep pace with evolving guest expectations and continue to promote a certain vision of French hospitality.

“This distinction particularly moves us as it marks a new milestone in the fulfillment of our mother’s dream, Diane Barrière. When she acquired this brasserie with its legendary name and address in 1998, she had envisioned such a hotel long before it came to life. Today, Fouquet’s is at the heart of the development of the Group that bears her name. From Paris to New York, via Courchevel, Saint-Barth, Mykonos and soon Miami, it remains faithful to a certain idea of luxury—one that is lived without seeming to be. We are proud to see this vision recognized by the Palace distinction, and deeply grateful to the teams at Fouquet’s Paris, whom it rewards for their work.”

Joy Desseigne-Barrière and Alexandre Barrière, Joint Chairmen of Barrière

The Parisian establishment becomes the second Palace in the Fouquet’s Collection after the one in Courchevel.

For Barrière, this recognition underscores the relevance of a development strategy based on enhancing iconic properties, operational excellence, and investment in the customer experience.

It also celebrates the daily commitment of the teams at Fouquet’s Paris, whose professionalism, high standards, and passion contribute every day to the establishment’s reputation.