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Financier Walter Butler bets on French lifestyle with 'Butler Collection'

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Businessman Walter Butler is consolidating his French lifestyle businesses under the "Butler Collection" brand.
  • The portfolio includes 150 pastry shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, with plans to double its size.
  • Butler, a financier and ENA graduate, aims to expand his influence in the luxury and hospitality sectors.

Financier Walter Butler is strategically grouping his diverse French lifestyle businesses under a new umbrella brand, "Butler Collection." This move aims to consolidate his significant holdings in the luxury and hospitality sectors, which currently encompass 150 pastry shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues across France and internationally.

It's my Brazilian side.

— Walter ButlerExplaining his penchant for performing at the Paradis Latin.

Butler, who acquired the iconic Paradis Latin cabaret in 2018, is also preparing to reopen the Alcazar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés on September 1. The "Butler Collection" is poised for substantial growth, with the stated objective of doubling the size of its portfolio.

I take singing lessons, but I don’t have a beautiful voice.

— Walter ButlerHumorously describing his singing abilities.

At 69, Butler, a graduate of the prestigious ENA (École Nationale d'Administration) in 1983, has built a considerable fortune through a varied investment strategy. His net worth is estimated by Challenges magazine at 1.2 billion euros. He is known for his ability to revitalize businesses, demonstrating a keen eye for potential in diverse markets.

Live performance pleases me.

— Walter ButlerExpressing his enjoyment of the entertainment industry.

Butler himself is no stranger to the spotlight, occasionally performing at the Paradis Latin. He describes his interest in live performance as stemming from his "Brazilian side," even taking singing lessons, though he humorously admits he "doesn't have a beautiful voice." He sees the Paradis Latin, founded in 1803, as both the world's oldest and most modern cabaret, consistently playing to near-full houses.

The Paradis Latin is the oldest cabaret in the world, but at the same time, the most modern. It plays to almost full houses every night.

— Walter ButlerDescribing the success and appeal of the Paradis Latin.
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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.

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