The 10 Richest Women in France: 2026 Wealth Ranking

Richest Women in France

Discover the ranking of the ten wealthiest French women, ranked from 10th to 1st place by estimated net worth. From heiresses of great empires to leaders of thriving businesses, here are these exceptional women and the value of their fortunes in euros. Prepare yourself for staggering figures! Each fortune is displayed in euros, with high and precise estimates. An informative tone and a few anecdotes will make this ranking as instructive as it is entertaining.

Top 10 Wealthiest French Women in 2025

10. Evelyne Gomez – €1.75 billion

Evelyne Gomez owes her fortune to the success of Proman, the temporary staffing company she co-founded and runs with her husband Roland. Starting from nothing in 1990 in Manosque (Provence), their staffing firm has become the 4th largest European player in the human resources sector. This meteoric expansion has propelled Evelyne Gomez among the richest women in France, with €1.75 billion to her name. A remarkable entrepreneurial success “made in France”!

Evelyne Gomez, her husband and children

9. Marie-Jeanne Meyer – €1.90 billion

Marie-Jeanne Meyer is one of the heiresses of the Louis-Dreyfus dynasty. Sister of the late Robert Louis-Dreyfus (former international trade magnate), she founded with her children the investment company Florac, created to grow the family’s wealth. This fund targets promising companies in Europe and the United States to increase the Meyer fortune. The gamble paid off: Marie-Jeanne Meyer now has approximately €1.9 billion, placing her comfortably in the top 10 of French female fortunes.

Marie-Jeanne Meyer

8. Ariane de Rothschild – €2.29 billion

Ariane de Rothschild heads the illustrious Edmond de Rothschild Group, a renowned private bank and asset management firm. Following the death of her husband Benjamin de Rothschild in 2021, she inherited the reins of this Franco-Swiss financial group founded by her famous family. An experienced banker (having worked at Société Générale and insurer AIG), Ariane de Rothschild has been the group’s CEO since 2023. Her personal fortune is estimated at €2.29 billion, reflecting a prestigious family legacy skillfully managed.

Ariane de Rothschild

7. Ginette Moulin – €4.21 billion

The principal shareholder of the Galeries Lafayette group, Ginette Moulin embodies the success of a century-old family business. Granddaughter of the co-founder of the famous Parisian department stores, she bought back 100% of the shares in 2013 to keep control within the family. Under her stewardship, the fashion and luxury retailer has flourished. Now over 90 years old, Ginette Moulin boasts a fortune of approximately €4.21 billion. Proof that fashion and retail can be very lucrative, especially when managed with a long-term vision.

Ginette Moulin

6. Sophie Bellon – €4.63 billion

Daughter of Sodexo’s founder, Sophie Bellon has successfully grown her father’s entrepreneurial legacy. Sodexo, specializing in corporate services (collective catering, facilities management, etc.), was created by Pierre Bellon in 1966. After climbing the ranks, Sophie Bellon took the helm of the multinational in 2021. Since she has been presiding over the group’s destiny, growth has continued. Her fortune is estimated at €4.63 billion, a product of Sodexo’s success as a global leader in outsourced services, present in 56 countries.

Sophie Bellon

5. Anne Beaufour – €5.13 billion

Anne Beaufour is the heiress of the pharmaceutical group Ipsen, founded in 1929 by her grandfather Henri Beaufour. Together with her brother Henri (who shares the same family inheritance), she holds a majority stake in this French biopharmaceutical laboratory, specialized in oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Discreet and rarely in the spotlight, Anne Beaufour nonetheless owns one of the largest fortunes in the country. The valuation of her stake in Ipsen puts her fortune at around €5.13 billion, placing her 5th in this ranking.

Anne Beaufour

4. Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette – €7.18 billion

At the helm of Sonepar, the global giant in electrical equipment distribution, Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette shines as another French family success story. This group, created by her father Henri Coisne, has become the world’s number one in its sector. Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette has been its president since 2002 and has greatly contributed to its international expansion (presence in more than 40 countries). Her fortune is estimated at €7.18 billion, reflecting the power of Sonepar in a market largely unknown to the general public.

Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette

3. Carrie Perrodo – €9.00 billion

A former model of Singaporean origin, Carrie Perrodo built a petroleum empire alongside her French husband Hubert Perrodo. In 1975, the couple founded the company Perenco, specializing in the exploitation of mature oil fields acquired from other multinationals. Following Hubert’s death in 2006, Carrie Perrodo and her children continued to develop the family business. Perenco is today one of the leading independent oil groups in the world. Carrie Perrodo’s fortune is estimated at around €9.0 billion, making her the 3rd richest woman in France. An impressive financial achievement for this businesswoman who has successfully grown her entrepreneurial legacy.

Carrie Perrodo

2. Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault – €31.98 billion

Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault represents the famous Dassault family, one of France’s greatest industrial dynasties. Daughter of industrialist Serge Dassault (former owner of Le Figaro and founder of the eponymous group), she inherited with her brothers the family empire upon their father’s passing in 2018. This empire is spread mainly between Dassault Aviation (aeronautics, with the Falcon jets and Rafale combat aircraft) and Dassault Systèmes (3D design software).

Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault

Marie-Hélène holds executive roles in the group, notably in communications and philanthropy. Including the entire family’s holdings, her fortune is valued at €31.98 billion – a colossal sum that places her second among the richest women in the country.

1. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers – €80.89 billion

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers occupies the top spot, and by a wide margin. Heiress of the cosmetics giant L’Oréal, she became the group’s principal shareholder after the death of her mother Liliane Bettencourt in 2017. Under her oversight (in collaboration with L’Oréal’s professional management), the group has continued to thrive in global beauty markets.

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers’ fortune reaches €80.89 billion, making her not only the richest woman in France, but also the richest woman in the world in 2025. Beyond the staggering figures, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is also involved in philanthropy through the Bettencourt Schueller family foundation and has become known for her published works (she has, for example, written about genealogy and the Bible). An extraordinary fortune, coupled with a desire to give back and help others – a fitting conclusion to this top 10!

Conclusion

This ranking of the wealthiest French women in 2025 clearly shows that behind every great fortune lies a story of perseverance, legacy, and visionary spirit. Whether in luxury, retail, or energy, these exceptional women are redefining French-style success. Their journeys, both inspiring and surprising, prove that innovation and tradition can work hand in hand to build an empire. Ultimately, these fortunes are not just numbers, but the reflection of a living legacy and boundless ambition – a true tribute to female power in the French economic landscape.

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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Wealth in France

Who is currently the richest woman in France?
It is Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress of L’Oréal. With a fortune of approximately 80 to 81 billion euros, she far surpasses all other female fortunes in the country. She is even, to this day, the richest woman in the world.

How many female billionaires are there in France?
In 2025, there are approximately ten female billionaires in France. This number changes each year depending on stock markets and inheritances. France has one of the highest concentrations of ultra-wealthy women in Europe, thanks to large family groups (luxury, industry, retail…) passed down from generation to generation.

Where do the largest female fortunes in France come from?
Most of these fortunes come from large family empires or businesses founded by their parents or ancestors. For example, L’Oréal (cosmetics) for Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, oil with Perenco for Carrie Perrodo, or Galeries Lafayette for Ginette Moulin. Many of these women are heiresses who have since grown the family business. Some are also seasoned entrepreneurs or executives who have directly contributed to the company’s growth (Sophie Bellon at Sodexo, Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette at Sonepar, etc.). The dominant sectors in this top 10 are luxury and beauty, energy, retail, industry, and finance.

Do celebrities or sportswomen appear among the richest women in France?
Not in the top 10, no. French actresses, singers, or sportswomen, while they may earn very well, do not reach fortunes comparable to those of the heiresses and businesswomen listed here. For example, the best-paid French singer or a French cinema star might have a net worth of a few tens of millions of euros, which is far from the billion-euro mark.

The richest women in France are essentially tied to large companies and industrial or commercial inheritances. However, we are seeing more and more women creating successful businesses (in tech, fashion, etc.) that may one day make it into this ranking of the greatest fortunes.