Chronicle of the journey of the Olympic flame of Marseille has Paris
May 8: Marseille
The route begins in Marseille, the Phocaean city, where the Olympic flame is lit. It is a moment particularly charged with emotion and symbols, which refers to the ideal of unity and fraternity conveyed by the Olympic Games.
May 9-15: Heading north
The Olympic flame then begins its long journey across France. Every day, it is carried by torchbearers, often athletes or local personalities, who each cover a few kilometers. The lighting and extinguishing ceremonies of the flame, at the beginning and end of each relay, are the occasion for great celebrations.
May 16-22: Eastern France
The flame then crosses the Grand Est region, cradle of many high-level French athletes. Residents enthusiastically welcome this Olympic emblem, a symbol of their hopes and dreams.
May 23-29: Westward
The Olympic flame continues its journey towards Brittany. The flame lighting and extinguishing ceremonies are an opportunity for local celebrations, mixing regional traditions and sporting fervor.
May 30-June 5: Return to the east
The Olympic flame then begins its return journey to eastern France. The towns and regions it passes through organize numerous events to celebrate its passage.
June 6-12: Northeast
The Olympic flame then crosses Hauts-de-France, a region where sport, and particularly athletics, occupies an important place.
June 13-19: Île-de-France
It is then in Île-de-France that the flame stops. Paris, future host of the Games, welcomes this emblem with great fervor.
July 20-26: Paris
Finally, the trip ends in Paris, where the Olympic flame is welcomed during a grand ceremony. This is where the Olympic flame will light up the cauldron of the Stade de France, marking the opening of the Olympic Games.
A journey rich in emotions
The Olympic flame journey is a moment of sharing and emotion, which allows everyone to feel involved in the Olympic adventure. From Marseille to Paris, the flame illuminated France and symbolized the Olympic ideal of unity, respect and sporting excellence.
