World|May 23, 2026

Paris left splits over awarding of city's marathon to Bolloré-linked company

The Cadence group, linked to billionaire Vincent Bolloré, will organize the next four Paris marathons, causing division among the city's left-wing factions.

Editorial Staff·1 min read

Summary

Paris City Council awarded marathon organization to Cadence group.
Cadence includes Havas, owned by Vincent Bolloré.
Decision has sparked controversy among left-wing politicians.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Event	Paris Marathon
Organizer	Cadence group
Owner	Vincent Bolloré

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Sources

Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/05/23/paris-left-splits-over-awarding-of-city-s-marathon-to-bollore-linked-company_6753756_5.html