Alain Chrétien

Alain Chrétien (; born 17 March 1975) is a French politician. He is best known for being the mayor of Vesoul.

Early life and education Alain Chrétien was born in Vesoul, Haute-Saône, but he grew up in Jussey, a town located 35 kilometers northwest of Vesoul. He attended public schools in this area where he earned his Baccalauréat in Economics and Social sciences (Bac B). In 1995, Chrétien entered the University of Franche-Comté where he obtained a master's degree in Economic and Social Administration with honors. In 1996, he graduated from a specialized management program at Sciences Po Lyon.

Chrétien served in the French Army as part of the 152nd Infantry Regiment.

Political positions In 2019, Chrétien publicly declared his support for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.