Fouquet's
| Industry | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Founder | Louis Fouquet |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | France, Switzerland, Morocco, United Arab Emirates |
Key people | Pierre Gagnaire (chef) |
| Products | Traditional French cuisine |
| Owner | Groupe Barrière |
| Parent | Groupe Barrière |
| Website | www |
Fouquet's Paris is a renowned brasserie restaurant situated at 99 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. It forms part of the Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris and is easily recognizable by its signature red awnings that cover two terraces facing both the Champs-Élysées and Avenue George V.
Fouquet's is famously linked to the entertainment world, notably hosting the yearly dinner following the César Awards, which highlights its prominent association with the film industry.
History
Established in 1899 by Louis Fouquet, this establishment has been officially designated as a French historical monument since 1990. The interior boasts mahogany woodwork crafted by Jean Royère, alongside portraits of distinguished actors taken by Harcourt. Brass plaques denote tables preferred by celebrated clientele, while frequent visitors often receive their own engraved silver napkin rings.
The culinary offerings, created in collaboration with Chef Pierre Gagnaire, emphasize traditional French dishes such as beef tartare, sole meunière, and Simmental beef fillet accompanied by a Champs-Élysées sauce.
In 1998, Groupe Barrière became the owner of Fouquet's and expanded its footprint by acquiring six adjacent properties to establish the Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris. Since then, the group has introduced additional Fouquet's venues across France (Cannes, Toulouse, Courchevel, La Baule, Enghien-les-Bains), as well as locations in Switzerland (Montreux), Morocco (Marrakesh), and the United Arab Emirates (within the Louvre Abu Dhabi).
During the yellow vest demonstrations in March 2019, Fouquet's suffered extensive damage but successfully reopened by Bastille Day, July 14, 2019.