Nouveau Jour: Season 1, Episode 16 - Episode 16 (2025)

In Episode 16, Louise lies about Gabriel's parentage by claiming she is his biological mother and distorting the truth about Jonas, who is actually Gabriel's father. She tells Gabriel that she fell in love with Jonas and became pregnant, but this is a fabrication to hide the real family secret. Romane confronts Louise with a gun, demanding the truth, but Louise maintains her lie despite the pressure.

Romane shoots Gabriel in a moment of panic after the police arrive at the cemetery where Louise and Romane confront each other. Romane is desperate to force Louise to confess the truth about Gabriel's parentage, but when the police intervene, Romane fires a shot at Gabriel and then flees the scene.

Souad proposes the idea of a summer bar serving mocktails at the Bartoli hotel to attract more customers and promote the Peña Loca bar. She convinces Roméo that although they cannot manage both places alone, Kim can help because it is her idea. Souad emphasizes that this is not about stealing Kim's idea but about combining their expertise while letting Kim be the lead. Roméo agrees, despite concerns about Kim's cocktail skills.

Episode 16 reveals deep family tensions among the Bartoli siblings, especially between Louise, Tarek, and Audrey. Louise has taken control of the hotel after their father Lucien's disappearance, sidelining her brother and sister. The episode also highlights a heavy family secret that divides them, with Romane pushing Louise to reveal the truth about Gabriel's parentage, which further strains their relationships.

The 'corbeau' is a mysterious figure who harasses the Bartoli family and threatens the hotel. In Episode 16, the identity of the corbeau becomes a central issue, with the family trying to uncover who is destabilizing them. The episode suggests that the corbeau's identity might soon be revealed, adding tension and danger to the storyline.