June 27 will mark the opening of Fouquet’s Mykonos. As the fifth location for its flagship hotel brand, it also marks the Barrière Group’s very first venture into Greece.
Nestled along the sandy beach of Paraga, Fouquet’s Mykonos is set to open on the blue shores of the Aegean Sea in late June on the liveliest of the Greek islands and a premier destination for luxury tourism.
And at up to 40,000 euros a night, the Barrière Group’s strategy is clearly aimed at a high-income clientele, particularly American, whom it seeks to attract to one of their favorite vacation spots.
The latest addition to Fouquet’s, the French hotel group’s most prestigious brand, this new property promises, following Paris, New York, Courchevel, and Saint-Barthélemy, to be the meeting point between Parisian sophistication and the laid-back Mediterranean vibe.
Combining hospitality, gastronomy, and the art of living
For this ultra-luxury hotel project blending “an elegant and contemporary experience, balancing intimacy and energy, in the image of the island”, the Barrière Group has signed a management agreement with Yoda Group.
This fifth Fouquet’s location, combining hospitality, gastronomy, and the art of living, boasts a strategic location in the south of the island, between two of Mykonos’s most famous bays, Paraga and Paradise Beach.
“The opening of Fouquet’s Mykonos marks an important milestone in our international development,” said Grégory Rabuel, CEO of the Barrière Group. “By establishing our first presence in Greece, we are pursuing our ambition to accompany our guests to the destinations they visit, with venues that combine excellence, identity, and emotion. Mykonos was an obvious choice, thanks to its ability to bring together natural beauty, cultural influence, and international appeal.”
The complex consists of 3 private villas ranging from 600 to 1,000 m², featuring five to ten bedrooms, and 61 suites. Well-equipped, each will feature a jacuzzi, a private pool, or direct access to the sea. The villas, meanwhile, will each have their own private cove.
And it doesn’t stop there: in terms of amenities, the resort pulls out all the stops with an indoor pool—a rarity on the island—a Mediterranean restaurant managed by the Barrière group, as well as a bar and a ROKA beach club, a sister brand of the Japanese restaurant Zuma, located on the private beach.
But the big draw lies elsewhere: in its longevity center. For its inaugural year, the Rock Spa is partnering with the high-end skincare brand Dr. Barbara Sturm, renowned for its clinical, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating approach. With its hyperbaric chamber, floatation tank, ice bath, and indoor pool carved into the rock, the space was designed to help people live longer, healthier lives—a fundamental trend currently sweeping the entire hospitality industry.
And to stay in shape while also appealing to visiting American guests, the hotel features a basketball court carved directly into the rock that strictly adheres to NBA standards.
As for the Fouquet’s brand, it aims to express itself more through thoughtful touches than through decor. Indeed, there is no question of the group turning it into a “Parisian” brasserie right on the water. For this “Greek, Cycladic, and summery” private retreat, the establishment enlisted the Greek firm Divercity Architects, which opted for an architectural style featuring mineral materials and the iconic white of the region’s homes.
With this opening, the Barrière Group is thus confirming its international ambitions. In addition to the Fouquet’s brand, the Barrière empire includes 21 hotels, 33 casinos, and 200 restaurants. In 2025, the French hotel group generated 1.5 billion euros in revenue.
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