Sophie Joissains

Sophie Joissains is a French politician and jurist currently serving as the Mayor of Aix-en-Provence, a position she has held since 2021. A former Senator for the Bouches-du-Rhône department from 2008 to 2020, she has also served as a vice-president of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regional council. Throughout her career, she has been active in local and regional governance, focusing on cultural policy and regional development. She is known for her opposition to the creation of the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis, advocating for greater local autonomy.