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Barrière opens Fouquet's in Mykonos, its first hotel in Greece

From Le Figaro · (10m ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • French hotel group Barrière will open its first Greek hotel, Fouquet's Mykonos, in July 2026.
  • The luxury establishment will feature 61 suites, three villas, a private beach, and a longevity center.
  • Located on Paraga beach, the hotel aims to attract international clients seeking high-end experiences on the popular island.

Le Figaro is pleased to report on the expansion of the prestigious Barrière group into the Greek market with the upcoming opening of Fouquet's Mykonos. This venture signifies a strategic move into a highly sought-after luxury destination, aligning with the group's international ambitions.

When we look at where the potential developments for Fouquet's would be, we think of destinations like Mykonos, Saint-Tropez, Gstaad, or Aspen.

— Julien HuelJulien Huel, General Manager of Hotels & Restaurants at the Barrière group, explains the strategic rationale behind choosing Mykonos for the brand's expansion.

The choice of Mykonos, a global hotspot for luxury tourism, reflects Barrière's understanding of discerning clientele. The hotel's design, by Greek firm Divercity Architects, respects Cycladic architectural codes while offering unparalleled sea views and exclusive amenities, including private coves for its most luxurious villas. This commitment to blending local aesthetics with world-class luxury is a hallmark of the Fouquet's brand.

These are places that host grand luxury hotels, with clients from all over the world, especially Americans. Mykonos made total sense for us.

— Julien HuelJulien Huel elaborates on the target clientele and the strategic fit of Mykonos for the Fouquet's brand.

This expansion not only highlights Barrière's growth but also underscores Mykonos's continued status as a premier destination for the global elite. The emphasis on privacy, comfort, and experience, as detailed by Julien Huel, General Manager of Hotels & Restaurants at Barrière, promises a unique offering that will undoubtedly captivate visitors.

All rooms will have very beautiful sea views. The decoration, extremely refined, really emphasizes comfort and the experience our clients can have on site, but also outdoors, the sea, the beaches, and the island's attractiveness.

— Julien HuelJulien Huel describes the design philosophy and the emphasis on views and client experience at the new hotel.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.