Our colleagues take on La Parisienne

This year, more than 50 women from the Manutan Group joined the 28th edition of La Parisienne, a women-only race that celebrates sport, solidarity, and commitment in the heart of Paris. With great enthusiasm, they took to the streets of the capital on Sunday 14 September for this iconic back-to-work season event. 

A symbol of Unity 

First launched in 1997, La Parisienne champions women’s achievements. Every year, it brings together thousands of women on a lively, purpose-driven route through Paris. 

For the third year running, our colleagues rose to the challenge with remarkable energy. Under overcast skies, team spirit, positivity and determination carried them from the Pont d’Iéna to the Champ de Mars. 

Manon Toulouse, Sourcing Buyer, shared her experience: “It was my first time taking part and I loved it! Sharing the race with colleagues outside of the office was a real highlight. The 7 km flew by, thanks to the fantastic atmosphere. Not even the rain could dampen our spirits!” 

Wearing Manutan group’s colours in such an event is a powerful way of showing how proud we are to belong to a company where everyone can find their place and thrive. Their commitment is an inspiration to us all. 

Running for a cause 

Beyond the sporting achievement, La Parisienne has a strong charitable focus. This year, the race supported the organisation Sport dans la Ville, and in particular its programme for young women, L dans la Ville. A portion of every race entry fee was donated to the cause. 

As a long-standing partner of the Manutan Group, Sport dans la Ville helps young people integrate socially and professionally through sport. The charity offers concrete opportunities for girls to build their futures, from mentoring, business visits and professional networking, to sports sessions and entrepreneurship support. Thanks to the commitment of our colleagues, we are proud to strengthen our support for this meaningful initiative. 

L dans la Ville in numbers 

• 3,650 girls supported 

• 1,160 enrolled in the Job dans la Ville programme 

• 2,665 taking part in regular sports sessions 

• 51% of participants in the Entrepreneurs dans la Ville programme are young women 

Congratulations to all those who represented the Manutan group with such determination, energy and pride! Their efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to building a better and more inclusive society. 

*Special thanks to: Marilyne Ayme, Anaïs Bellayer, Sirine Blary, Ahamada Bouhaïriat, Angélique Bualé, Nathalie Cara, Meryem Chahmi, Claire Chusseau, Margaux Curillon, Natalia Dailly, Fanny Darre, Fatima De Carvalho, Flavie Deguisne, Delphine Delvert, Myriam Dieng, Isabelle Dominici, Christelle Dumont, Sandrine Dupont, Hayat Fekrach, Marlene Garnaud, Karine Gay, Gina Luis, Sarah Guilleminot, Asmaa Hajbi, Caroline Haquet, Sabrina Harcaut, Philippine Huguet, Widad Iguenfer, Warda Issaad, Elodie Jacquot, Sabrina Kesri, Anais Lahrizi, Valérie Legait, Carole Leroy Guillard, Justine Maciag, Kiese Mawawa, Peguy Mokwa Lembele, Jessy Morillo, Thi Luan Linh Nguyen, Noémie Renaud, Cynthia Rocancourt, Myriam Roques, Kandia Sacko, Stephanie Serre, Shérazade Toukali, Manon Toulouse, Ancelyne Turbe, Mariana Vallet, Stéphanie Vassant, Severine Voyeux, Keyu Wang and Claire Zaggoury.