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The most Parisian of the “Palace” hotels… Hôtel Fouquet ’s Barrière.
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A legend of luxury is born
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The story behind the legend
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The perfect location
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E d o u a r d Fr a n ç o i s m e e t s a Pa r i s i a n c h a l l e n g e
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J a c q u e s G a r c i a . Lu x u r y o n a n o t h e r l e v e l
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Intimate and irresistible
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C u t t i n g- e d g e t e c h n o l o g y
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A dedication to service
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Le D i a n e r e s t a u r a n t : d e l i c i o u s c u i s i n e s e t i n
an enchanting ambiance
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T h e J o y g a l l e r y a n d Le Lu c i e n b a r. U t t e r l y Pa r i s i a n
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T h e Fo u q u e t ’ s : a s a c r e d s t a r
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The Unique U Spa Barrière
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A unique style, a unique identity
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The Lucien Barriere group goes from strength to strength p . 3 1
A legend of luxury is born
Paris. The 21 st century. On the Champs-Elysées.
Hôtel Fouquet’s Barriere offers guests 21st century luxury with a uniquely French flair.
A re-creation of Haussmannian-era architecture, located in the most glamorous and elegant neighborhood
of Paris, the hotel is stunning, eye-catching, and decorated in a palette of rich colours.
An extraordinary creation. A juxtaposition of worlds.
Unexpected shapes and materials… décor that is modern yet baroque.
The open-air terrace.
The extraordinary interior garden.
Sumptuous guest rooms and suites.
A Unique Spa.
Impeccable service.
Hôtel Fouquet ’s Barrière: attracting discriminating guests from the four corners of the globe
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The story behind a new legend
1906. There was once a young man from the Ardèche
who came to Paris to seek his fortune
Every day, as he sat at the terrace of the Fouquet’s restaurant,
François André dreamed of owning the world. “If I were rich,” he thought,
watching women in crinoline dresses alighting from carriages, “I would
build a hotel like a palace on this very spot.”
It was in the 1920s that François André invented the classic French
resort, which is how La Baule became such a sought-after destination.
Next came Deauville, Le Touquet, Cannes.
Princes and kings – like visions from the pages of a Dostoyevsky novel flocked to the doors of these palace-hotels and their casinos.
After his death, his daughter, Diane took over the reins. In 1997,
after being seriously injured in a plane crash, she shared the role
of president of the Lucien Barriere Group with her husband,
Dominique Desseigne. The following year she bought Le Fouquet’s –
the centrepiece of her great-uncle’s fantasy - and began the complex
process of creating a grand hotel that would surround it. After her death
in 2001, Dominique Desseigne took over the project, determined to see
it come to fruition.
And Lucien Barriere continued
in his uncle’s footsteps
Fall 2006, the Hôtel Fouquet ’s Barriere
is born
François André, a true visionary of modern tourism, named his nephew,
Lucien Barrière, as his heir apparent. The multi-talented Barriere preserved,
developed and consolidated his uncle’s work. He made the palace hotels
even more palatial, and he opened casinos to attract new clientele.
And, like his uncle before him, he dreamed of one day owning a luxury
hotel in Paris. Sadly, he died in 1990, before his dream came true.
Hôtel Fouquet’s Barriere is a living tribute to Diane Desseigne,
Lucien Barriere and François André. Their dream and goals have been
realized: they have built a palace hotel in the finest location in Paris.
It is a new hotel, yet one with a rich history that bespeaks passion,
perseverance and dedication.
A story for the history books
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The perfect location
Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere stands where the Champs-Elysées meets the Avenue George V.
It is a remarkable construction recalling Paris’ most spectacular architectural legacy.
Standing on the most magnificent avenue in the world with, at its heart, Paris’ legendary
brasserie the hotel is imbued with Fouquet’s century-long celebrity and glamour.
The hotel is the newest jewel on an avenue that is the epitome of luxury - blending flawlessly
with its neighbors - the flagships of leading French luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton,
Hermès, Chanel and Cartier.
Its location is perfect. Just a stroll from the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand and Petit Palais, the
Museum of Modern Art, the Palais de Tokyo, the River Seine, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
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E d o u a r d Fr a n ç o i s m e e t s a Pa r i s i a n c h a l l e n g e
When the Parisian architect Édouard François was commissioned to transform the five
separate buildings into one single unit, he was faced with the ultimate challenge:
how to create something beautiful, magnificent and luxurious, which would exceed today’s
expectations and also pay tribute to the classic architectural heritage given to Paris
by its 19th-century planner, Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann.
His solution was to replicate the Haussmann-era façade of Fouquet’s…to “cast” it sculpturally
in raw concrete and to apply it to the modern façades. The hotel’s garden, François André
terrace and its interior courtyard – with their forest of aluminium boughs – brilliantly recall the
Haussmannian epoch.
Indeed, the Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere has already become a landmark within a city
of landmarks.
“I was struck by Haussmann’s vision and I transposed it into my own design. Hausmann is
“moulded. Design is created...” Edouard Francois.
A secret ingredient to perfection
Behind the scenes of the Fouquet’s Barriere is one of the hotel’s most jealously guarded
secrets: a network of automatic doors, hidden staircases and elevators and, wide corridors –
all created with one goal: to provide the hotel’s privileged guests with a level of service that
exceeds the expectations of even the world’s most sophisticated travellers.
Haute Couture version architecture
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E d o u a r d Fr a n ç o i s .
Edouard François was born in Paris in 1957. His hallmark is a resolutely modern approach to architecture
that focuses on blending in natural surroundings and sustainable development.
His masterpieces are exhibited at prestigious museums around the world, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris,
the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
His urban vision and experience has reached a new high with the opening of the Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere.
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Jacques Garcia. Luxury on another level
Jacques Garcia was asked to design an interior that was luxurious and rooted in tradition
- yet with a revolutionary edge.
Surreal. Eclectic. Rules respected. Rules broken.
Distinctive furniture and fabrics commissioned uniquely for Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere.
Jacques Garcia has created a hotel with character, atmosphere and unprecedented luxury.
A desire to stay and to keep coming back.
“Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere embraces both the traditional and the modern Fouquet’s.
I refused to forget the dream of Francois Andre, Lucien Barriere and Dominique and Diane Desseigne.”
Jacques Garcia.
Modern and baroque
On entering the hotel, one is struck by the dramatic contrast of the contemporary geometric Carrara marble floor
with a luxurious array of giant diamonds. Curved walls are upholstered with embroidered chocolate coloured leather.
Paintwork of white pearl.
Seating areas marked by golden voile drapes, huge mirrors and Murano glass chandeliers.
A magnificent Louis XV style gilt SOFA with a futuristic twist.
The sweeping marble staircase leads guests graciously towards Le Diane restaurant, Joy gallery,
Le Lucien bar and the interior garden.
A sensual universe is created in our rooms and suites, with harmonies of gold, copper and ivory.
Luxury reinvented
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Jacques Garcia.
Jacques Garcia was born in 1947. Fascinated from a young age with fine art, his first specialty
was modern architecture.
Passionate about conceptual art and blessed with extraordinary taste and intuition,
he created interiors using his wealth of familiarity with a medley of traditional craftsmanship
His experience is unprecedented, a vast portfolio that is continuously updated.
Minimalist zen, traditional Egyptian, art deco Moroccan, flamboyant Napoleon III.
Champs de Bataille, his 17th century castle in Normandy is a shining expression of his
phenomenal range and creativity.
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Intimate and irresistible
Spacious, tranquil and opulent guest rooms
One hundred and seven keys, forty of which open the doors to suites. An atmosphere
that conveys luxury, privacy and originality.
Each room offers breathtaking views of the Champs-Elysées, Avenue George V
or the interior garden.
A marriage of gold, copper and ivory. A thick-pile, floral carpet spread throughout
in warm beige tones.
Canopies covered in striped velvet and damask. Gold-leafed arches and columns.
Shark-skin furniture. Damask curtains. Every room offers subtle, adjustable lighting, an entrance
hall, separate bathrooms and toilet, work space and a brightly lit mahogany lined dressing room.
Highly sophisticated technology.
Exceptional interior and exterior sound-proofing. Triple-glazed double windows.
The acoustics of each room are thirty to forty per cent better than the required average.
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T h e “ G r a n d e S u i t e d e Pa r i s ”
The “Grande Suite de Paris” overlooks the Champs-Élysées. A vast space of 6,000 square feet,
boasting its own private terrace.
Jacques Garcia’s unique 1940’s-inspired decor.
White ostrich leather seats, mahogany shelving, beige and raspberry tone walls
in the dining room.
Gold-leaf sliding doors.
Black velvet and damask armchairs and sofas, faux marble painted walls in the living room.
180° panorama over the roofs of Paris and the Eiffel Tower from the Duplex Suite.
A private terrace and aromatic garden with an open view of the sky.
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Stunning bathrooms
A sliding mirrored door connects the bedroom to the bathroom.
Elegant black granite floors and walls.
Spacious, walk-in rain showers, Opio mosaic-lined shower walls, separate
baths, balneotherapy bath with chromatherapy in the suites, double sinks.
Television with LCD screen inset into the wall and anti-steam mirror.
Many of the bathrooms have windows with views of Paris.
Infinite luxury
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Cutting-edge technology
Cutting-edge technology
Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere embraces this new era.
Safety and freedom
Futuristic technology
The safety of our guests is ensured with the utmost discretion and
efficiency by an interactive safety system that includes controlled
access, burglar alarms and non-intrusive cutting-edge video surveillance.
Our centralized electricity network enables to avoid any incidents.
Our guests desire for the latest digital and communications technology
is apparent in our cutting-edge facilities.
Free Wifi access everywhere.
Each room can be turned into a multimedia centre.
LCD screens are integrated into mirrors or disguised as shark skin
objets d’art.
DVD players, digital devices, computers, multipurpose
fax-scanner-printers and mp3 players available in all rooms.
Each room boasts at least four telephones:
fixed, portable and hands-free.
Highly sophisticated meetings
The Alexandre Boardroom overlooks the private garden.
Its magnificent oval table seats up to twenty guests.
Luxurious ecru leather armchairs.
650 square feet and the most sophisticated technology.
A wealth of digital technology
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The very essence of service
The very essence of service
The Lucien Barriere Hotel Group is synonymous with a uniquely French kind
of luxury hotel service. Aware that guests at the world’s grand hotels not only expect exquisite
and impeccable service, Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere has created an exceptional cultural identity.
A human touch to make guests feel at home
Our goal is to anticipate our guests’ every desire. We are dedicated to luxury hospitality,
friendliness, discretion and attention to detail.
Before their arrival, we like to be informed of our guests’ tastes and preferences,
which enables us to personalize their experience.
We seek to find out their tastes in music, drinks, room temperature, bed size, and choice
of sheets, pillows and quilts in satin, silk or linen.
Soft drinks from the mini bar are complimentary, as is an internet connection. We treat our
guests to welcome and departure gifts.
To add the perfect sense of privacy and luxury, check-in takes place in the hotel rooms
upon request.
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The very essence of service
B. C. R.
Three golden letters spell personalized service
The letters B, C and R are programmed on the telephones in each room. They are the key to Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere experience,
providing guests with direct and immediate access to everything their hearts desire.
B
stands for B u t l e r providing you
with peace of mind. Your butler takes
care of everything – from unpacking
and packing, arranging laundry and
providing every possible service so
that guests may forget all about
mundane day-to-day concerns.
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stands for C o n c i e r g e , at your
service to help you make the most of
your time in Paris. The concierge can
organize visits and private shopping
trips, provide information, advice,
recommendations and suggestions.
Our concierges know Paris inside out
and share their secrets with our guests.
stands for R e s t a u r a n t because
Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere is to be
savored 24 hours a day… and night.
Impeccable service – perfection itself
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The Diane restaurant, delectable fare
in enchanting surroundings
The Diane restaurant,
delectable fare
in enchanting surroundings
Up a flight of marble stairs, the Diane restaurant is a veritable showcase.
It sits within a circular space that opens onto a stylish terrace.
Enchanting silvery grey, violet and gold tones.
A world that is both traditional yet daringly modern.
Silky velvet cushions. The shimmering caress of golden voile drapes.
Floor lamps in keeping with those at Fouquet’s.
Gold leaf trees.
Christofle silverware. Exclusive Royal Limoges painted China.
Decorated with D, for Diane. Crystal glassware.
Just forty seats.
Le Diane Restaurant.
Breakfast from 6.30am to 10am.
Lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm.
Dinner from 7pm to 10pm.
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The Diane restaurant, delectable fare
in enchanting surroundings
Exquisite fine food, a revelation
Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer, voted Best Craftsman of France (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) 1996,
is renown for his unique cuisine that is both authentic and innovative.
He combines the finest of produce, selected at its seasonal best,
to create modern and light dishes.
Jean-Yves Leuranguer is a master in the art of combining flavours,
creating a new menu every month.
Deep sea scallops from Quiberon, filet of sole freshly caught off the coast of Brittany…
Foie gras from Chalosse, hare from Beauce, young lamb from the Pyrenees, Wagyu beef
from Australia…
White truffles from Piedmont, green Perthuis asparagus, cèpes and French white morels…
Market garden salads, the freshest of vegetables.
Dishes can be served as a “refined” appetizer or as a “hearty” main course according
to guests’ appetites.
Homage to chocolate. Ice cream in a multitude of flavors.
Melt-in-the-mouth pineapple and mango...
Fine wines from France and other countries.
About five hundred different varieties, of which twelve are served by the glass.
Simply divine
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J o y G a l l e r y a n d L e L u c i e n b a r.
T h e e p i t o m y o f Pa r i s i a n C h i c
J o y G a l l e r y a n d L e L u c i e n b a r. To t a l l y Pa r i s i a n
Unwind in the Joy Gallery and enjoy its terrace and garden.
Jacques Garcia’s golden reïnterpretation of the hotel’s magnificent wall designed by
Edouard François forms the entrance to the Joy Gallery.
A totally new, totally Parisian, totally timeless venue open throughout the day.
Black circular tables, low gilt cubes topped with splashes of red,
seating and carpets in contrasting green and violet.
Mahogany shelves, vases and shells.
Delicious food. Breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, dinner.
Direct access to the garden terrace and the bar.
Open from 7am to 2:30am.
Le Lucien Bar.
Cosy and magical, connected to the Joy Gallery…
Rich choice of fine wines, champagnes, cocktails, whiskeys and more.
Soft music.
Open from 4pm to 2:30am
The extraordinary and inviting terrace and garden provide a peaceful retreat within
the heart of the city – yet far from its bustle.
Treat yourself
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The Fouquet ’s: a sacred star
The Fouquet ’s: a sacred star
The legendary Fouquet’s has been linked to the magical world of cinema for decades.
Sound came to the big screen in the Thirties and stars such as Raimu, Marlene Dietrich, Fernandel, Gabin
and directors such as Carné, Clouzot and Guitry all signed their contracts there.
In the 1950s, the New Wave, embodied by Truffaut, Godard and Chabrol, made the restaurant their stomping ground.
In 1976, the restaurant was taken over by Maurice Casanova, determined to turn it into 'The Place to Be' in Paris.
Together, he and Georges Cravenne launched the Molière and César Awards Ceremonies for theatre and cinema,
followed by the Jean Gabin and Romy Schneider Awards.
In 1990, Le Fouquet’s restaurant became a 'Monument Historique' and was thus officially listed as
a French cultural shrine.
Fouquet's restaurant was acquired by the Lucien Barriere Group in 1998 and fully redecorated by Jacques Garcia.
It is now, more than ever before, an enduring symbol of French cultural life and is a reflection
of the Lucien Barriere Group’s and Desseigne-Barriere family's commitment to the world of the big screen.
Fouquets 'à la carte'. The perfect alliance between a cuisine that is light and traditional, or inventive and refined.
Its legendary brasserie, with its popular bar and sunny terrace.
Open from 7:30 to 2:00 am.
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The Unique U Spa Barriere
The Unique U Spa Barriere
U Spa…U as in Unique. A place entirely dedicated to well-being. An entirely luxurious setting ideal for relaxation.
In the heart of Paris, before or after you visit the museums, shops or join the throngs on the busy city streets,
the U Spa provides a world of calm and pampering.
The Spa and the new world of Terraké treatments are available exclusively to Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere guests.
Journey to find your inner self
Slate, arm wood panelling, precious ebony mosaics, teak decking for relaxation, porthole-shaped window.
Mirrors reflect the light and the red ceiling.
8,600 square feet in which to find one’s inner self.
A pool measuring an impressive 50x26 feet and the only aqua fitness trail in Paris.
One hammam, for men, another for women. Heated Tourmaline massage table.
540 square foot fitness room with the latest equipment: Technogym, Power-plate and more.
Seven individual treatment rooms, initiation treatment techniques by highly skilled specialist beauticians
and therapists, the extraordinary sensation of a six-handed massage.
The most sophisticated in French LPG slimming technology.
E6 and Lift 6 sessions to redefine the body and face. Tailored anti-stress massage. U6 massage.
Parisian massage… and more
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The Unique U Spa Barriere
Terraké. Rapturous rituals
Original Terraké spa treatments have been created by Thalgo Laboratories to give beauty a soul.
Rituals are linked to the four elements of earth, water, plants and air, the sensuality of a return to original sources.
Intense sensations as the body and mind surrender to total relaxation. Fusion with nature, the quest for
beauty and harmony.
11 “majestic treatments” and more than 40 treatments, lasting from thirty minutes to several hours.
Sheer bliss.
Ideal micro climate, music and aromas to create an ambiance of total well-being.
Detox herbal tea from a shining samovar… choose from flavors of berries, orange, caramel, apple and more.
Open from 7am to 11pm, the U Spa is for the exclusive use of Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere guests.
Absolute beauty
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A style, an identity
Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere has created a unique personality beyond the extraordinary architecture and interior design.
The hotel’s uniqueness is also expressed with rare scents, music and specially tailored uniforms for our staff.
Sophisticated uniforms
Personnel uniforms blend with the colors of the hotel’s interiors.
Brown and beige velvet for the doormen.
Black or grey velvet for the receptionists.
Black and copper for the butlers.
Creative signature
The bay leaf motif that is found at Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere has been borrowed from Fouquet’s restaurant
and symbolises the relationship between the Belle Epoque of Fouquet’s and the 21st-century hotel.
The logo denotes the purity of French luxury.
It is a concept that adopts the colors, themes and materials used by Jacques Garcia and Edouard François.
Writing paper, key holders, shark-skin boxes, business cards, brochures portraying the uniqueness of a new Grand hotel.
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A style, an identity
Exquisite fragrances
Olivia Giacobetti, one of the most innovative and accomplished talents in the French perfume industry,
was chosen to create fragrances for Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere.
She has captured individual scents such as ripe fig, damp leather and caramel. “Small pieces of life
to inspire new desires.”
Sounds to inspire emotions
Béatrice Ardisson is the Sound Designer for the Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere.
She has created a unique sound identity for the new hotel, juxtaposing music from movies old and new.
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The Lucien Barriere Group goes from strength to strength
A family business with a majority of capital owned by French stakeholders, the Lucien Barriere Group owns and
operates 40 casinos, 16 luxury hotels and more than 90 restaurants, including the famous
in Paris.
Dominique Desseigne, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Strategic Committee, carries
on the tradition of a strong family ethos that offers a uniquely French brand of refinement and service to a discerning
French and international clientele.
Hotel Fouquet ’s Barriere. Future projects
Through the outstanding knowledge of the prestigious Groupe Lucien Barriere, a bold architecture, traditional French
luxury, flawless quality of service, Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere has everything it needs to be a major new reference
for the most demanding international travellers.
Its presence exemplifies French leadership, a European vocation and a recognised presence abroad.
The ambition to take the Groupe Lucien Barriere always one step further.
The tradition of French excellence
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