JOURNAL ARTICLE

Billionaire Niel Buys $45 Million Pad Built for Louis XV's Lover.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berthelot, Benoit 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on billionaire Xavier Niel's acquisition of the Pavillon de Musique du Barry, a historic residence near Versailles, for €38.7 million ($44.8 million). This neoclassical estate, built around 1770 for Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry, served as a venue for private events until the French Revolution. Niel, founder of the telecom group Iliad and a significant investor in real estate and startups, has a diverse portfolio that includes historic buildings and commercial properties. The pavilion, which features luxurious amenities and gardens, was recently used for a Christian Dior Couture fashion campaign, although Niel's future plans for the property remain unclear. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189335725
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