Top 10 Richest People in France 2025 – Forbes Billionaires List
According to Forbes' latest data, France is home to 43 billionaires, collectively amassing a net worth exceeding $500 billion.
France’s wealth profile is deeply tied to heritage industries like luxury goods and aerospace, contrasting with the tech-driven billionaire classes in the U.S. and China. However, rising figures like Xavier Niel show France’s growing participation in the global tech economy. Notably, France remains Europe’s leader in luxury and fashion, driven by LVMH, Kering, and Chanel.
France’s Billionaire Landscape in Global Context (2025)• Total billionaires in France: 43 • Combined net worth of top 10: Over $430 billion • Dominant industries: Luxury goods, aerospace, dairy, tech • Female billionaires in top 10: 2 (Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault) • Youngest in top 10: Emmanuel Besnier (53) • Oldest in top 10: François Pinault (86) |
1. Bernard Arnault & Family
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| Bernard Arnault family in Paris |
Global Rank: 5
Net Worth: $170.76 billion
Age: 76
Industry: Luxury Goods
Company: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Overview: Bernard Arnault is chairman and CEO of LVMH, overseeing iconic brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Moët & Chandon. Under Arnault’s leadership, LVMH remains the world’s largest luxury conglomerate. He is also one of the leading art collectors globally.
2. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family
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| L’Oreal heiress, Francoise Meyers becomes 1st woman to hit $100 bn fortune |
Global Rank: 19
Net Worth: $83.13 billion
Age: 70
Industry: Cosmetics
Company: L'Oréal
Overview: As the heiress to the L'Oréal fortune, Bettencourt Meyers is chairwoman of the family holding. She is also a noted author and philanthropist, directing large donations towards science and education initiatives in France.
3. Gérard Wertheimer
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| Gérard Wertheimer |
Global Rank: 47
Net Worth: $34.49 billion
Age: 72
Industry: Luxury Goods
Company: Chanel
Overview: Gérard Wertheimer co-owns Chanel with his brother. They have kept the brand private, focusing on exclusivity and high-end clientele. Chanel’s recent expansions into Asia and the Middle East have boosted its global reach.
4. Alain Wertheimer
Global Rank: 48
Net Worth: $34.49 billion
Age: 74
Industry: Luxury Goods
Company: Chanel
Overview: Alain Wertheimer serves as chairman of Chanel. Together with his brother Gérard, they oversee the iconic fashion house and have helped maintain Chanel’s position as a leading symbol of French luxury.
5. Emmanuel Besnier
Global Rank: 81
Net Worth: $24.48 billion
Age: 53
Industry: Dairy
Company: Lactalis
Overview: CEO of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, Besnier expanded the firm through international acquisitions, including Italy’s Parmalat. Known for his discreet public profile, he commands a global dairy empire.
6. François Pinault & Family
Global Rank: 100
Net Worth: $19.97 billion
Age: 86
Industry: Luxury Goods & Art
Company: Kering
Overview: Founder of Kering, François Pinault built a luxury empire with brands like Gucci and Balenciaga. He also owns one of the world’s largest private art collections, displayed at museums like the Pinault Collection in Paris.
7. Laurent Dassault
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| Laurent Dassault |
Global Rank: 223
Net Worth: $10.87 billion
Age: 69
Industry: Aerospace & Media
Company: Dassault Group
Overview: Laurent Dassault is a key stakeholder in Dassault Group, which owns Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes. He also manages family investments in real estate and culture.
8. Thierry Dassault
Global Rank: 229
Net Worth: $10.81 billion
Age: 67
Industry: Aerospace & Media
Company: Dassault Group
Overview: Thierry Dassault co-manages the family’s portfolio, including interests in Le Figaro, one of France's major newspapers, and shares in aerospace firm Dassault Aviation.
9. Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault
Global Rank: 229
Net Worth: $10.81 billion
Age: 66
Industry: Aerospace & Media
Company: Dassault Group
Overview: Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault oversees communications and philanthropic initiatives for the Dassault Group, playing an active role in promoting French cultural heritage and scientific research.
10. Xavier Niel & Family
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| Xavier Niel |
Global Rank: 242
Net Worth: $10.67 billion
Age: 57
Industry: Telecommunications & Technology
Company: Iliad (Free)
Overview: Xavier Niel is the founder of Iliad, the parent company of telecom provider Free. He is a prominent investor in tech startups and the creator of Station F, Europe’s largest startup incubator.
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