Olympic Games Paris 2024: Olympic Torch Relay in the Val d'Oise - dates, carriers, timetables and events

On July 19, 2024, the Olympic Flame, a symbol of peace and world unity, will criss-cross the Val-d'Oise and highlight the department's treasures on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. On that day, the département will shine as the privileged host of this Olympic tradition, with a route that crosses 18 communes to conclude with a grandiose celebration at the Enghien-Soisy racecourse.

Detailed route of the Relais de la Flamme in Val-d'Oise - 95

Stage 1: Théméricourt

• Théméricourt
  • Timetable: 8.00am - 8.20am
  • Activities: Hiking, climbing, treasure hunt, handisport, foodtrucks
  • Location: Château de Théméricourt

Stage 2: Pontoise and Cergy

• Pontoise
  • Schedule: 8:00 am - 8:20 am
  • Activities: Water parade, breakfast with sports clubs
  • Location: Pontoise Tourist Office
    
    
• Cergy
  • Time: 9.35am
  • Activities: Sports village at Parc François Mitterrand
  • Location: Hôtel du Département du Val d'Oise

Stage 3: Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Franconville, Sannois and Argenteuil

• Cormeilles-en-Parisis
  • Time: 10:50 a.m.
  • Venue: Stade intercommunal
    
    
• Franconville
  • Activities: Sports and cultural activities in front of EPHAD des Montfrais
    
    
• Sannois
  • Schedule: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Activities: Introduction to rugby, graffiti, freestyle soccer, rollerblading, gymnastics
  • Venue: Tour du Mail gymnasium
    
    
• Argenteuil
  • Schedule: 12:35pm
  • Activities: Inauguration of the Argenteuil Olympic Village
  • Location: Parc des Berges

Stage 4: Méry-sur-Oise and Auvers-sur-Oise

• Méry-sur-Oise
  • Schedule: 1:30 pm
  • Activities: Rowing boat parade, urban sports, freestyle soccer, parkour, climbing
  • Location: Méry-sur-Oise town hall
    
    
• Auvers-sur-Oise
  • Schedule: 1:50 pm
  • Activities: Dance and music shows, art and culture events
  • Location: Auvers-sur-Oise Town Hall

Stage 5: Sarcelles and Garges-lès-Gonesse

• Sarcelles
  • Schedule: 2:55pm
  • Activities: Climbing wall, surf waves
  • Location: Nelson Mandela Sports Center
    
    
• Garges-lès-Gonesse
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Activities: Entertainment villages, fan zone at the Pierre de Coubertin sports complex

Stage 6: Saint-Prix

• Saint Prix
  • Schedule: 4.40pm - 5.00pm
  • Activities: Combat sports, horse riding, handisport, medieval village, JO exhibition
  • Location: Étang de Saint-Prix
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Stage 7: Deuil-la-Barre, Enghien-les-Bains, Saint-Gratien, Ermont, Eaubonne, Soisy-sous-Montmorency

• Deuil-la-Barre
  • Opening hours: 5.30pm
  • Activities: Fresco, food stalls, introduction to various sports, flashmob
  • Location: Salle omnisports
    
    
• Enghien-les-Bains
  • Activities: Festiv'été, boats, rowing boats, pedal boats on the lake
    
    
• Saint-Gratien
  • Activities: Mountain bike circuit, introduction to Slackline, senior gym, archery, golf, climbing, Paralympic sports
  • Locations: Parc Barachin, Château Catinat, Place Gambetta
    
    
• Ermont
  • Times: 10.30am - 12.00pm / 12.30pm - 2.30pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm
  • Activities: Introduction to various sports, foodtrucks, cultural and sporting activities
  • Locations: Parc de la mairie, Esplanade Nelson-Mandela
    
    
• Eaubonne
  • Activities: Exhibition of children's artwork
    
    
• Soisy-sous-Montmorency
  • Opening hours: 7.20pm
  • Activities: "Soisy fête ses Jeux", Paris 2024 cauldron ceremony
  • Location: Soisy-sous-Montmorency racecourse

Please note that the times shown are approximate and subject to change depending on the organization and the hazards of the route.

The route in video :

Torchbearers in the Val d'Oise

More than a hundred bearers of the Olympic Flame will take turns on the Val-d'Oise route. These scouts have been chosen by the Paris 2024 Games organizing committee and its partners, the Département and the stage city. They have been selected to ensure gender parity, including able-bodied and disabled people, and representing all generations.

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The big closing party

The day will conclude in apotheosis at the hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, where the last torchbearer will set ablaze the cauldron of the Paris 2024 Games. The site will host a huge popular celebration, punctuated by sporting events, shows and meetings with athletes. From 8pm to 10pm, enjoy street performances by Compagnie Oposito, Les Grooms, Ens'Batucada, Transe Express drummers, Bal des Martine and Compagnie Altitude with tightrope walker Didier Pasquette. The evening ends at 11 p.m. with a drone show followed by fireworks.

Marie-Christine Cavecchi, President of the Département, underlines the importance of this event: " It's a fantastic opportunity for the people of Valdois to experience great emotions through the strong, universal values of Olympism.

The Val d'Oise is thus preparing to offer a warm and festive welcome to the Olympic Flame, illustrating the richness of its heritage and its community spirit in the run-up to the Paris 2024 games , an appointment not to be missed!