Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi has received Paul de Sinety, the new Consul General of France in Naples, at Palazzo San Giacomo.

The meeting was also attended by Chiara Marciani, the city councillor for labour, youth and social policies. According to the reporting, the discussion focused on strengthening cooperation between the City of Naples and the French Consulate.

Focus on Institut Grenoble and social projects

The two sides restated their intention to reinforce collaboration, with attention to the role of the Institut Grenoble and to social projects. No further operational details were included in the reporting reviewed for this article.

Franco-Neapolitan week and economic forum

The meeting also confirmed joint commitment to two upcoming Franco-Neapolitan initiatives: the Franco-Neapolitan week and the 6th France–Southern Italy Economic Forum, reported as scheduled for 22 October.

The exact date of the meeting at Palazzo San Giacomo was not specified in the reporting reviewed.

Reader context: appointment and contacts

Paul de Sinety was appointed Consul General of France in Naples by a decree of the President of the French Republic dated 24 July 2026.

For readers, the official page of the Consulate General of France in Naples gives its address as Via Crispi 86, with reception by appointment. The City of Naples identifies Gaetano Manfredi as mayor, with the mayoral office at Piazza Municipio 22, the address of Palazzo San Giacomo.