Opening ceremony - activities

Paralympic Games: who is John McFall, the astronaut who brought the Paralympic flag?

At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Paralympic flag bearer didn't go unnoticed... But who is John McFall, who brought the flag before it was raised? We tell you all about it!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: the order of sports delegations this evening

The Paralympic Games kick off this Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with an opening ceremony that promises to be spectacular. As tradition dictates, the sporting delegations will parade in a particular order.

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: 15,000 free tickets, how to get there?

As with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, thousands of free seats will be available on August 28, 2024 for the Paralympic version, on the Place de la Concorde. But you'll have to get up early to get there!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: what will the opening ceremony at the Concorde look like?

After an extraordinary Olympic opening ceremony, the Paralympic Games are planning to do the same, with an event on the Place de la Concorde, in the heart of the capital.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura & Céline Dion's ceremonial outfits on display at Dior

What do Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Céline Dion have in common? Their Dior-designed stage outfits, sported at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Good news! These haute couture creations, which practically stole the show at the ceremony, are joining the Galerie Dior fashion exhibition until September 30, 2024!

Paris 2024 Olympics, Aya Nakamura on the Pont des Arts goes viral on social networks

At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Aya Nakamura gave an unforgettable performance on the Pont des Arts. Accompanied by the Republican Guard, she performed her hits "Djadja" and "Pookie", as well as two French classics. Her performance, shared millions of times on social networks, transformed the Pont des Arts into a viral dance scene. We take stock!

Opening ceremony statues: who are the 10 women honored on the Seine?

They sprang from the Seine as the Marseillaise resounded from the roof of the Grand Palais: 10 golden statues appeared during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But who are these women in the spotlight?

Did you know? Who was the Quasimodo at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

During the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a tribute to Quasimodo was broadcast, with a scene of him hanging from the brand-new spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Wondering who took on the role of Victor Hugo's iconic character for a brief appearance 90 meters above the ground, offering this memorable sequence? We tell you all about it.

Opening ceremony: a couple audition separately, then dance together in front of 2 billion TV viewers

The whole world witnessed a magical moment at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Among the highlights was an exceptional contemporary dance performance by two renowned artists: Pascal Allio and Anne Minetti.

Paris 2024 Olympics: how much did the superstars earn at the opening ceremony?

The stars lit up the capital this Friday for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, the biggest singers.ses set the stage alight under the floodlights of the Seine. But how much did these superstars really pocket for this spectacular show?

Olympic Games: a look back at the highlights of the opening ceremony in Paris

As Paris lit up the world for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, we take a look back at the highlights of what turned out to be a magnificent ceremony.

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: metro stations and lines closed on July 26

The day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games makes you want to stay at home, given the many metro, RER and tramway lines and stations closed during the day!

Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: everything you need to know about the organization and visibility of the high platforms

For several weeks now, Parisians and tourists have been able to see the bleachers being installed on the lower quays and bridges, to welcome spectators from all over the world to the opening ceremony. But what about the organization of the upper quays for the opening ceremony?

Paris 2024 Olympics: the ring road completely closed this Friday for the opening ceremony?

If you're able to postpone your trip this Friday, July 26, don't hesitate! On the day of the opening ceremony, the Paris ring road may well be completely closed to road users.

Olympics 2024: airspace around Paris closed for 150km on opening ceremony night

Gérald Darmanin has announced the closure of airspace, on the evening of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, within a 150-kilometer radius of the capital.

Paris 2024 Olympics: CGT Spectacle issues strike notice for opening ceremony

Is the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games likely to face technical worries? A strike notice has been issued by the CGT Spectacle to protest against "blatant inequalities of treatment" between artists.

Paris 2024 Olympics: artists, happenings, parades... what to expect for the opening ceremony?

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are here! And for the opening ceremony, scheduled for July 26, 2024, plenty of great surprises await the lucky ones who were able to get a ticket, and those who will be watching on TV. Artists, happenings, a parade of athletes... What can we expect? We tell you (almost) everything!

Paris 2024: 17 metro stations closed on July 18 ahead of the opening ceremony

Decidedly, don't plan to travel too close to the Seine, around the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as 17 metro and RER stations will be closed from July 18!

Cultures en Jeux, a photo exhibition on the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games at Unesco

From June 24 to September 15, 2024, Unesco is exhibiting photographic archives of Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies over the decades, outdoors.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Céline Dion star of the opening ceremony?

Since late April, rumors have been swirling that Céline Dion could set the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games alight. After a long absence due to neurological illness, the Quebec singer could make a triumphant return on July 26.