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Wealthiest People in France (January 03, 2024)

Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers

As of January 3, 2024, Barnard Arnault was the wealthiest person in France, with an estimated net worth of 197.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (No. 2, $97.5 billion), Gerard Wertheimer (No. 3, $36.6 billion); and Alain Wertheimer (No. 4, $36.6 billion).

Francois Pinault is the fifth-richest person in France, with a whopping $31.0 billion. Emmanuel Besnier ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $25.6 billion, followed by Nicolas Puech with $13.0 billion. Vincent Bollore & family is placed 8th with a net worth of $9.9 billion. Jacques Saade ($9.8 billion) occupied the 9th position among the top 10 wealthiest people in France.

    FRANCE BILLIONAIRES LIST 2024  

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $197.8 billion
  2. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $97.5 billion
  3. Gerard Wertheimer: $36.6 billion
  4. Alain Wertheimer: $36.6 billion
  5. Francois Pinault & family: $31.0 billion
  6. Emmanuel Besnier: $25.6 billion
  7. Nicolas Puech: $13.0 billion
  8. Vincent Bollore & family: $9.9 billion
  9. Jacques Saade: $9.8 billion
  10. Rodolphe Saade: $9.8 billion
  11. Tanya Saad Zeenny: $9.8 billion
  12. Thierry Dassault: $9.4 billion
  13. Laurent Dassault: $9.4 billion
  14. Marie-Helene Habert-Dassault: $9.4 billion
  15. Carrie Perrodo & family: $9.3 billion
  16. Marie Besnier Beauvalot: $9.0 billion
  17. Jean-Michel Besnier: $9.0 billion
  18. Xavier Niel: $7.1 billion
  19. Alain Merieux & family: $6.8 billion
  20. Michel Leclercq & family: $6.4 billion
  21. Danielle Bellon & family: $5.1 billion
  22. Patrick Drahi: $4.9 billion
  23. Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere: $4.3 billion
  24. Charles Edelstenne: $3.8 billion
  25. Stephane Bancel: $3.7 billion

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