Paralympic Games: a hunt for pins in the capital's iconic locations

How about turning your strolls through the streets of the capital into a pin hunt? On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, you can collect up to 16 of these little items that keep the memory of this planetary event in the heart of the City of Light. To obtain them, you'll need to survey the emblematic sites and complete mini-games in areas set up by Samsung until September 8.

To get started, visit 125.galaxyexperienceparis.com. You'll find a map showing all the locations of the virtual Phrygian pins, so all you have to do is go there to unlock them and add them to your Olympic Pokédex! 4 virtual pins are equivalent to 2 Olympic pins, which you'll need to exchange in the store at 125 avenue des Champs-Elysées or at the pop-up in Square Marigny. To win more, go to the store to complete tasks on the spot!

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