The top 10 richest persons in France in 2024 include Bernard Arnault who is also ranked third in the world’s richest people. Most of these billionaires generate their wealth from the fashion industry, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Loro Piana, RIMOWA and Patou are all part of the Fashion & Leather Goods industry belongs to Bernard Arnault and Family. L’Oreal owner Francoise Bettencourt Meyers stands second on the list followed by the Chanel owners.
List of the top 10 Richest Persons in France
Profile | Rank | Name | Net Worth | Age | Source | World Rank |
 | 1 | Bernard Arnault | $188.8 B | 75 | LVMH | 3 |
 | 2 | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers | $88.9 B | 71 | L'Oréal | 19 |
 | 3 | Alain Wertheimer | $41.2 B | 76 | Chanel | 36 |
 | 4 | Gerard Wertheimer | $41.2 B | 73 | Chanel | 36 |
 | 5 | Emmanuel Besnier | $26.3 B | 53 | Cheese | 73 |
 | 6 | François Pinault | $22 B | 88 | Luxury goods | 92 |
 | 7 | Nicolas Puech | $14 B | 81 | Hermes | 150 |
 | 8 | Xavier Niel | $10.7 B | 57 | Internet, telecom | 207 |
 | 9 | Carrie Perrodo | $10 B | 73 | Oil | 238 |
 | 10 | Vincent Bolloré | $10 B | 72 | Investments | 239 |
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The majority of the French billionaires hold luxury items and fashion brands. They also significantly contribute to the French economy by exporting all over the world.
