It was founded in 1912 by François André, and then managed – in succession – by Lucien Barrière, Diane Barrière-Desseigne, Dominique Desseigne, then Alexandre Barrière and Joy Desseigne-Barrière.
Groupe Barrière is a brand under which two groups are marketed: Groupe Lucien Barrière (GLB) and Société fermière du casino municipal de Cannes (SFCMC). Hotels, Casinos, on-line Poker, Restaurants and bars, Leisure and Health activities Dominique Desseigne management: Alexandre Barrière, Joy Desseigne-Barrière, Co-chairs