We're back! The Paralympic Games mark the return of this great festive celebration that reminds us just how much Paris is a Party. In the previous episode, the Olympic Games, hosted by the City of Light for the first time in 100 years, made history by shaking up the codes, with an opening ceremony in the heart of the city, Olympic venues set against a postcard backdrop, and an Olympic cauldron floating in the sky... And on August 28, we're back at it again, this time with the Paralympic Games , which are also being launched outside the stadium, on the Place de la Concorde. The iconic Olympic venues are back, and the Paralympic athletes are ready to bring home a piece of the Eiffel Tower.
JOP 2024: the complete route of the Paralympic Torch Relay in Paris and Île-de-France
As with the Olympic Games, a torch relay takes place before the Paralympics, and will pass through the whole of Ile-de-France on August 27, 2024, then end its journey the following day in the capital. Find out more! [Read more]
The countdown to the long-awaited return of the Olympiad to Paris has begun. Since England, 12 flames have been criss-crossing France, and before merging in Paris, they will cross the Ile-de-France region this Tuesday, August 27, 2024. As they pass, the torchbearers rekindle the same flame that animated us during the Olympic Games, and the general public cheers them on as they enjoy the entertainment. In Yvelines, two towns will be hosting the Paralympic Torch Relay: Houdan and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Find out what's on in the 78 département for the occasion!
The route of the Paralympic flame in Yvelines in brief:
10h-10h50: Houdan (Flame 10)
17h15-17h45: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Flame 9)
"On the occasion of the Paralympic Torch Relay, Houdan Town Hall invites you to join us at the Donjon on Tuesday August 27, starting at 10 a.m. for the start of the torch relay.
Program of festivities :
9:00 am: Welcome and installation of athletes
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Flame route through the streets of Houdan
- Departure of the flame from the Donjon de Houdan
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sports village in the Tour parking lot
- Various sports activities planned
From 7:30 pm: Concert on the Place de la Boldo opposite the Donjon.
Then open-air cinema screening of the film "Asterix at the Olympic Games".
Catering and refreshments available on site.
The event is free."
"A second relay will then take place at the Vélodrome national, the host venue for the para-cycling track events. This part of the Paralympic torch route will not be open to the public."
