From August 28 to September 8, 2024, the whole of France will vibrate to the rhythm of the Paralympic Games, following on from the Olympic Games. As with the latter, a torch relay is organized with athletes, but also French people, who will carry the torch one after the other, from August 25 to 28, after it has been lit in the historic cradle of Paralympic sport in Stoke Mandeville, England.
Following its passage under the English Channel, the flame will multiply into 12 torches, like the twelve days of the Games, carried for four days by 1000 scouts in some 50 towns, who will then converge on the capital at the same time. During the Relay, a Festival of the Flame will be organized in the heart of the cities, with music, activities and para-sports initiations on the program!
After passing through a number of towns in the Île-de-France region, all of which embody the values of inclusivity, the flame will join the cauldron at the Tuileries near the Place de la Concorde, for the first opening ceremony outside a stadium! Find out if it's coming your way!
Did you know that the Paralympic flame always starts in England? Here's its history.
Unlike its Olympic cousin, the Paralympic flame does not originate in Greece, but in England. Discover its history, which began in 1948. [Read more]
Paralympic Flame: who are the torchbearers during the relay this Wednesday in Paris?
Actor Jackie Chan, comedian Jarry, rapper Georgio, spaceman Jean-François Clervoy, French modern pentathlon athlete Elodie Clouvel and cyclist Raymond Pellé ... these are just some of the personalities who will be carrying the Paralympic flame in the capital this Wednesday, August 28, the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. [Read more]
Paralympic flame in Île-de-France: who are the torchbearers during the relay this Tuesday, August 27, 2024?
Who will be carrying the Paralympic flame in the Paris Region this Tuesday, August 27, 2024? Olivier Donval, Hélios Latchoumanaya, David Smetanine and Demba Sidibe... these are just some of the relay runners expected this Tuesday in the inner and outer suburbs. [Read more]
JOP 2024: the Paralympic flame passes through Paris, timetable and events
This Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the 12 Paralympic flames finally come together in Paris for the launch of the Paralympic Games. Find out more about the relay program in the capital and the events planned! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in the Val d'Oise, timetable and events
The Paralympic Flame is once again bringing the festive spirit back to Île-de-France. This Tuesday, August 27, 2024, it will cross the Val d'Oise in particular: find out more about the towns, timetables and events planned for the occasion! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Yvelines, timetable and events
From this Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the 12 Paralympic flames will join the Île-de-France region before merging in Paris for the launch of the Paralympic Games. Find out more about the relay program in Yvelines and the events planned! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Essonne, timetable and programme
The Paralympic Flame will also be passing through Essonne! Find out more about the times and location of the relay in the town of Grigny, the only town in the département to host the relay this Tuesday, August 27, 2024. [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Seine-et-Marne, timetable and events
The Paralympic Torch Relay is coming across Seine-et-Marne this Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Find out about the towns it will be stopping in, the times it will pass through and the events on the program! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Hauts-de-Seine, timetable and events
The Paralympic Flame arrives in Hauts-de-Seine on August 27, 2024, on the eve of the launch of the Paralympic Games. Find out more about the schedule and details of the activities planned for the event! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Seine-Saint-Denis, timetable and events
The Paralympic Flame crosses the Île-de-France region this Thursday, August 27, 2024. Find out what's in store for the relay runners in Seine-Saint-Denis: cities, times, events, we've got it covered! [Read more]
Paris 2024: Passage of the Paralympic flame in Val-de-Marne, timetable and events
This Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Paralympic torch relay passes through Val-de-Marne. Here's where and at what time you can watch the torchbearers pass through the 94 département, and what's on the program! [Read more]
Paralympic Games: a 13th flame will commemorate the Liberation of Paris, then go to Rock en Seine
After the Olympic flame, the Paralympic version will soon begin its relay, on August 25. Following its passage under the English Channel, it will come to the capital for the first time to commemorate the Liberation of Paris, and will make a festival tour! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 27, 2024 to August 28, 2024