Francette by Fuga Family

What Francette by Fuga Family does

Francette is a French gastronomy restaurant operated on a barge (péniche) moored at 1 Port de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement, directly facing the Eiffel Tower. It is part of the Fuga Family hospitality group, whose portfolio also includes Riviera Fuga, Laïa Monceau, FUGA R., Brasserie Fougue, FUGA W., FUGA SPACE, and LE LAB'. The venue offers multiple distinct dining spaces — a riverside Salon rez-de-Seine (dinner only), an indoor Penthouse, an exterior Penthouse terrace, and a rear terrace — under the culinary direction of Chef Marie Pacotte, with duck as the signature product (e.g., magret with vanilla béarnaise). Its stated positioning is 'cuisine française décomplexée,' reimagining classic French gastronomy in an accessible, modern register.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model. Individual diners (up to 15 people) reserve through the SevenRooms platform, while groups and private events (15 to 250 guests, cocktail format up to 250, seated up to 140) book full or partial privatization through BookingShake with quote-based pricing. Revenue derives from two primary streams — dine-in food and beverage sales across the multiple spaces, and private event hosting with custom menus — supplemented by gift cards and on-site merchandise. Marketing is concentrated in the Fuga Family digital ecosystem (multi-language website, Instagram, newsletter, PR placements in outlets such as Sortir à Paris and Gala), and the venue holds a second Écotable sustainability certification (April 2024). The brand carries a 4.6/5 rating across 4,650 reviews and has received a notable public endorsement from Tony Parker.

Name

Francette by Fuga Family

Legal name

Francette

Website

https://francette.paris

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Francette by Fuga Family is a French gastronomy restaurant on a barge moored opposite the Eiffel Tower in Paris's 7th arrondissement, serving individual diners and private corporate events (up to 250 guests) within the multi-brand Fuga Family hospitality group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

French Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• French gastronomy restaurant
• Barge dining venue
• Private event hosting
• Parisian fine dining
• Wine cellar dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris, Île-de-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue generated from dine-in food and beverage service across multiple restaurant spaces including the main salon, penthouse, and terraces. The restaurant serves French cuisine with duck as a signature product, featuring dishes like magret with vanilla béarnaise sauce. Gift cards are also sold for culinary experiences.
2. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from privatizing the barge for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. Accommodates groups from 15 to 250 people with customized menus curated by Chef Marie Pacotte. Offers cocktail format (250 people) and seated format (140 people).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Francette by Fuga Family operates a French gastronomy restaurant on a barge moored at 1 Port de Suffren in Paris, directly facing the Eiffel Tower. The kitchen, led by Chef Marie Pacotte, serves reinterpreted French cuisine with duck as the signature dish across multiple on-board spaces including a Salon rez-de-Seine, a Penthouse (interior and exterior), and a rear terrace. The venue also hosts private events for 15 to 250 guests and offers gift cards and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Francette by Fuga Family operates as a multi-brand hospitality platform centered on French gastronomy and experiential dining across Paris. The core product is Francette itself—a restaurant barge moored at the foot of the Eiffel Tower offering French cuisine with duck as its signature, across multiple distinct spaces: the intimate riverside salon, the panoramic penthouse rooftop, and an outdoor terrace. The portfolio includes related restaurant sub-brands (Riviera Fuga, Laïa Monceau, FUGA R., Brasserie Fougue), event venues (FUGA W., FUGA SPACE), culinary education (LE LAB'), private cruise offerings, plus ancillary products including gift cards and merchandise. The group leverages third-party reservation platforms (SevenRooms, Bookingshake) for customer bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Francette Restaurant French gastronomy restaurant on a barge at 1 Port de Suffren in Paris, directly facing the Eiffel Tower, serving reinterpreted French cuisine with duck as the signature dish across multiple dining spaces (Salon rez-de-Seine, Penthouse Intérieur, Penthouse Extérieur, and rear terrace). Open Monday to Sunday, 12h to 01h.
• Private Events & Group Dining Private event hosting service for groups of 15 to 250 guests, accommodating cocktail receptions (up to 250) and seated dinners (up to 140). Includes custom menus curated by Chef Marie Pacotte, with quote-based pricing and dedicated event brochures managed through BookingShake.
• Gift Cards (Carte Cadeau) Francette-branded gift cards offered as a present for the dining experience, available for purchase on the Fuga Family website.
• Francette Merchandise Branded apparel and merchandise products (jackets, sweaters) carrying the Francette brand identity.
• LE LAB' Culinary Classes Culinary education offering under the Fuga Family umbrella, providing cooking classes led by Francette's chefs as part of the group's multi-brand hospitality platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Écotable certification (second macaron) demonstrates commitment to eco-responsible practices

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationSevenRooms provides the online reservation platform for Francette, enabling individual diners to book tables directly through the restaurant's website. The platform handles bookings up to 15 people and integrates with the restaurant's operational systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Café de l'Homme: Brasserie-restaurant at the Trocadéro with terrace seating facing the Eiffel Tower. Comparable as a Paris tourist-facing fine dining venue with view-driven pricing and event hosting.
• Ducasse sur Seine: All-electric restaurant boat cruising the Seine offering French gastronomy by Alain Ducasse. Directly comparable to Francette as a Seine-based fine dining experience with Eiffel Tower-adjacent views and prix-fixe menus targeting tourists and special occasions.
• Le Jules Verne: Iconic Michelin-starred restaurant on the Eiffel Tower's second floor by Frédéric Anton. Shares Francette's Eiffel Tower view positioning and fine French gastronomy positioning, targeting the same tourist and corporate event clientele.
• Pierre Gagnaire: Three-Michelin-star flagship of chef Pierre Gagnaire in the Hôtel Balzac, offering haute French cuisine. Comparable as a top-tier Paris fine dining operator with chef-led positioning and tasting-menu structure.
• Les Ombres: Restaurant on the rooftop of Musée du quai Branly with direct Eiffel Tower views, offering contemporary French cuisine. Directly comparable as a Paris fine dining venue monetizing an iconic view alongside corporate events.
• Bustronome: Double-decker glass-roof restaurant bus offering Paris gastronomy tours. Comparable as a Parisian experiential dining concept monetizing sightseeing through a multi-course meal, sharing Francette's tourist-driven model.
• Septime: Highly regarded contemporary French fine dining restaurant in Paris with tasting-menu focus. Comparable as a leading independent Paris fine dining operator recognized in international guides and serving as a benchmark for chef-driven gastronomy.
• Maison Blanche: Fine dining restaurant in the Maison Blanche hotel near the Champs-Élysées with rooftop terrace. Comparable as a Paris fine dining venue combining French gastronomy, scenic positioning, and event hosting.
• Le Ciel de Paris: Restaurant on the 56th floor of Tour Montparnasse offering panoramic Paris views. Shares Francette's 'view + French cuisine' positioning for tourists and business diners, monetizing an iconic location.

Broad incumbents

• Le Train Bleu: Historic à la carte brasserie inside Gare de Lyon, on a different sub-format (rail station heritage venue) but operating as a celebrated Parisian fine dining destination with strong tourist flow and event hosting. Broadly comparable as a high-traffic, iconic Parisian dining landmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fuga_media
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/francette
• Instagraminstagram.com/francette_restaurant

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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