It's the first time the capital has hosted the Paralympic Games! And for the occasion, one of our most emblematic monuments is decked out in the colors of the competition, with the installation of Paralympic agitos on theArc de Triomphe! Just a few weeks after the Olympic rings were placed on the Eiffel Tower, Paris is gearing up for the second part of the competition, which begins at the end of August.
The agitos are the symbol of Paralympism, three asymmetrical crescents in red, blue and green, whose name comes from Latin and means"I move". Their shape represents athletes from all over the world moving towards a central point, while the three colors represent those most commonly used in flags around the world. In previous editions, agitos have taken to the Tower Bridge in London in 2012, and Tokyo Bay in 2021!
Usually, they appear at the close of the Olympic Games, but this time both symbols are present in the capital at the same time, showing the importance of identical representation. You can't miss them as you stroll along the Champs-Elysées, the most beautiful avenue in the world, as they rise to a height of almost 50m, right next to the Place de la Concorde, where the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games will take place.
Like the Olympic rings, they were made by ArcelorMittal in France from 100% recycled steel, and together measure 12 metres wide by 9 metres high!
Location
Arc De Triomphe
Place Charles-de-Gaulle
75008 Paris 8
Access
Charles de Gaule Etoile metro station
