As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, Seine-Saint-Denis is gearing up to play a key role in the festivities. The département will host the Olympic torch relay, which will pass through many of its towns and cities.
On July 25, 2024, the Olympic flame will begin its journey through Seine-Saint-Denis, visiting iconic locations across 21 towns in the département. This journey will highlight areas often less exposed to the international spotlight, while celebrating the Olympic spirit of solidarity and diversity.
The Olympic flame will travel through Seine-Saint-Denis over the course of a day and a half, starting on July 25, 2024 and continuing until the morning of July 26, 2024, just before the opening ceremony of the Games.
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine to Parc Georges Valbon: 18h20 - 19h
Arrival and Lighting of the Cauldron at the Parc des Jeux : 7:30 p.m.
Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame will travel from Saint-Denis to Paris on July 26, with events and torchbearers.
July 26 marks the date of the last Olympic torch relay in Paris. This final passage will take us from Saint-Denis in the 93 region to a final crossing of the capital. To mark the occasion, a number of events are planned throughout the day. Here's what you don't want to miss. [Read more]
The flame will be welcomed at emblematic sites such as the Basilique de Saint-Denis, the Archives Nationales in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, the Mémorial de la Shoah in Drancy, the Arènes de Picasso in Noisy-le-Grand, and the Canal de l'Ourcq. The Parc départemental Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve will host a major celebration on the eve of the opening ceremony, inaugurating the official site of the Games in Seine-Saint-Denis.
Snoop Dogg, Lilian Thuram, Laetitia Casta, MC Solaar, Gazo, Sergueï Bubka... discover all the torchbearers of a 93!
Olympic flame between Saint-Denis and Paris: Who are the torchbearers during the relay on Friday?
Who will carry the Olympic flame from Seine-Saint-Denis to the capital this July 26, 2024? Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Laetitia Casta... these are just some of the celebrity torchbearers expected this Friday between the commune of Saint-Denis and Paris. [Read more]
The Olympic flame's journey through Seine-Saint-Denis promises to be a landmark event, reflecting the vitality and diversity of this key département in the Paris region. This event not only prefigures the competitions to come, but also the pride and commitment of local communities to the Olympic spirit.
On August 27, 2024, the Paralympic flame will follow its own route through the département, touching on towns such as Montfermeil, Clichy-sous-Bois, Livry-Gargan, Sevran, Epinay-sur-Seine, Villetaneuse, Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Pantin and Bobigny, with a notable passage through the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
From September 6 to 8, it's party time at the Parc des Jeux, Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve! You'll be able to watch the Paralympic Games on a giant 80m2 screen, try your hand at a whole range of sporting and cultural activities, and see the whole of Paris from an 80-metre-high tower. [Read more]
Please note that the times shown are approximate and subject to change depending on the organization and the hazards of the route.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 25, 2024 to July 26, 2024
Location
Saint-Denis Basilica
1, Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
93200 Saint Denis
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame will travel from Saint-Denis to Paris on July 26, with events and torchbearers.
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