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Wealthiest People in France (December 14, 2023)

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As of December 14, 2023, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest person in France, with an estimated net worth of 196.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt (No. 2, $95.5 billion), Gerard Wertheimer (No. 3, $35.4 billion); and Alain Wertheimer (No. 4, $35.4 billion).

Francois Pinault is the fifth-richest person in France, with a whopping $31.3 billion. Emmanuel Besnier ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $24.4 billion, followed by Nicolas Puech with $11.6 billion. Jacques Saade is placed 8th with a net worth of $9.8 billion. Rodolphe Saade ($9.8 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in France.

    FRANCE BILLIONAIRES LIST 2023  

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $196.3 billion
  2. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $95.5 billion
  3. Gerard Wertheimer: $35.4 billion
  4. Alain Wertheimer: $35.4 billion
  5. Francois Pinault & family: $31.3 billion
  6. Emmanuel Besnier: $24.4 billion
  7. Nicolas Puech: $11.6 billion
  8. Jacques Saade: $9.8 billion
  9. Rodolphe Saade: $9.8 billion
  10. Tanya Saad Zeenny: $9.8 billion
  11. Thierry Dassault: $9.4 billion
  12. Laurent Dassault: $9.4 billion
  13. Marie-Helene Habert-Dassault: $9.3 billion
  14. Vincent Bollore & family: $9.1 billion
  15. Carrie Perrodo & family: $8.9 billion
  16. Marie Besnier Beauvalot: $8.5 billion
  17. Jean-Michel Besnier: $8.5 billion
  18. Xavier Niel: $6.7 billion
  19. Alain Merieux & family: $6.4 billion
  20. Michel Leclercq & family: $6.0 billion
  21. Danielle Bellon & family: $4.9 billion
  22. Patrick Drahi: $4.4 billion
  23. Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere: $4.2 billion
  24. Charles Edelstenne: $3.8 billion
  25. Stephane Bancel: $2.8 billion

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