Yves Durand (vice-chancellor) (1938-2004) former French vice-chancellor at the universities of Rouen and Aix-en-Provence) and professor of modern history in the Sorbonne.
Yves Durand (1910 - 2003), industrial French, president of the Chamber of commerce and industry of the Vendée, senator of the the Vendée (1968 - 1986).