Beauty

#INTERVIEW: L’Art de Vivre: The Family Alchemy Behind Château Berger

From the sun-drenched shores of Marseille to the gleaming horizons of Dubai, Laurence Fogli and her daughters, Lilou and Marion, are redefining la beauté française for a global stage.

The French approach to beauty has always been defined by a certain effortless sophistication; a je ne sais quoi that prioritizes healthy, luminous skin over heavy artifice. Sharing a similar philosophy is Château Berger, a luxury skincare house born in Marseille and nurtured by the collective vision of the Fogli family.

Founded by Laurence Fogli alongside her daughters Lilou and Marion, the brand represents a unique alchemy: the medical precision of cosmetic surgery, informed by the expertise of Laurence’s husband, a renowned surgeon, blended with the sensory indulgence of world-class spa expertise. Following their recent visit to Dubai, where their products hold exclusive residence at the Paramount Hotels, we spoke with Laurence to discuss their raison d'être: the "Beauty at Any Age" concept and the power of a shared family passion.

Delna Mistry Anand: Could you take us back to the beginning? What sparked the transition from a private family passion to a globally recognized luxury skincare brand?

Laurence Fogli: Château Berger was born from a passionate family adventure. We have always shared a deep love for beauty, skincare, and well-being. Our goal was to offer the skin the very best, restoring its power through products that combine performance, emotion and pleasure. The rigor and medical expertise of a renowned surgeon allowed us to achieve remarkable results, propelling the brand forward internationally. Our clientele was captivated not only by the effectiveness of our exceptional products but also by our deeply human philosophy, and I can confidently say that Château Berger is built on reassuring and inspiring storytelling; while sensuality, emotion, and visible results form the very soul of our brand.

Each of you brings a different perspective spa expertise and creative direction. How do your personalities and professional backgrounds complement each other when creating a product?

This diversity is our strength. Three personalities, three perspectives, but a single vision: sincere, demanding, and profoundly human beauty. Every product is born from a constant dialogue between effectiveness, emotion, and attention to detail, making Château Berger a brand that touches both the heart and the skin.

Tell us about your collaboration with Pause Spa at Paramount Hotels, and how do they shape the guest experience?

This partnership was born from the meeting of two visions of luxury: French skincare and international hospitality. Paramount perfectly embodies the pursuit of excellence and the desire for absolute beauty. Their universe blends glamour, emotion, and boldness values we hold dear.

Pause Spa shares with us a love for excellence, bespoke experiences, and emotion. Each Château Berger ritual is designed as a timeless pause, a perfect harmony between effectiveness and sensory pleasure. This collaboration has been recognized with numerous awards, highlighting the strength of our shared vision.

As your philosophy of “Beauty at any age” has resonated strongly with women around the world, we’d love to know what this phrase means to you personally?

We want to support the skin at every stage of life, without locking it into codes. Timeless beauty is confidence and balance. Taking care of yourself is, above all, about loving yourself at every age. Our motto, “Dare to stay young,” perfectly reflects this philosophy. Each Château Berger product is designed to convey emotion, provide pleasure, and ensure visible results, while respecting the sensoriality and authenticity that define our signature.

Château Berger’s roots are deeply French, yet your products are now reaching an international audience, including here in Dubai. How do you balance staying true to your French identity while appealing to global beauty sensibilities?

Our Mediterranean roots are at the heart of everything we create: the sea, the light, the strength of the wind, and the gentle warmth of the South. This energy inspires our textures, fragrances, and vision of radiant, authentic beauty. Our standards are universal. We listen, observe, and adapt our products to the specific needs of an international clientele, while preserving our signature: products that are effective, sensorial, and profoundly human. This I believe, is the art of taking care of oneself.

What’s next for Château Berger? Are there new collections, collaborations, or spa concepts you’re most excited about introducing in the coming year?

Our bond is the heart of Château Berger. Two generations, three women, three sensitivities, united by the same passion. This complicity fuels our creativity, our standards, and our sincerity. We want to continue sharing a vibrant, emotional vision of beauty, free from all artifice. The future promises exciting developments: new skincare lines, exclusive collaborations, and new spa spaces that will extend this unique sensory experience. Château Berger will continue to write its story between rigor, emotion, and femininity, always placing the art of taking care of oneself and the deeply human philosophy that defines our brand at its centre.