Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic Flame's journey through Paris' landmarks

Published by My de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on April 19th, 2024 at 12:53 p.m.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise us a beautiful journey as the Olympic Flame makes its way through the French capital. Unveiled on July 3, 2023 by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, this route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route.

During a special ceremony at the Musée Carnavalet on July 3, 2024, Anne Hidalgo and Tony Estanguet, President of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, presented the unique route that the Olympic Flame will take through Paris. Rich in historical, cultural and emblematic sites, this route offers an exceptional opportunity to discover or rediscover the capital in a new light.

The Olympic Flame will pass through each of Paris's arrondissements, highlighting sites as diverse as the Bataclan, Bastille,Assemblée Nationale, Place de la Concorde, Place des Vosges, Goutte d'or, Belleville and Porte de la Chapelle. Places of worship such as Notre-Dame and the Grande Mosquée de Paris, as well as cultural venues such as the Louvre and the Grand Rex, will also be on the route.

Key moments in the journey :

  • July 14: central route, ending on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville.
  • July 15: from the 11th to the 20th arrondissements, ending at Place de la République.
  • July 26: the Flame descends from Saint-Denis via the Canal de Saint-Denis, the Bassin de Villette, then the Canal Saint-Martin, before reappearing on the Seine for the Opening Ceremony.

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The detailed route of the Olympic Flame through the arrondissements of Paris :

Paris Centre:

Paris 5e:

Paris 6th district:

Paris 7th:

Paris 8th district:

Paris 9th:

Paris 10th:

  • Place du Colonel-Fabien

Paris 11th:

Paris 12th:

Paris 13th:

  • Butte aux Cailles
  • Open-air Street Art Museum

Paris 14th:

  • Place de Catalogne

Paris 15th:

  • Aerial metro facing the Eiffel Tower
  • Jardin mémorial des Enfants du Vel' d'Hiv'

Paris 16th:

Paris 17th:

  • Statues of Mulâtresse Solitude & Alexandre Dumas

Paris 18th:

  • Porte de la Chapelle
  • Goutte d'Or
  • Butte Montmartre

Paris 19th:

Paris 20th:

  • Belleville

These meticulously chosen routes embrace the diversity and richness of Paris, taking in historic monuments, working-class neighborhoods, cultural centers,places of worship and green spaces. With the whole capital vibrating to the rhythm of the Olympic Games, there's a growing sense of anticipation for what is sure to be a memorable celebration.

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, we can't wait to share these unique moments with you. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Olympic Flame route: it's a golden opportunity to explore Paris from a new angle!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 14th, 2024 to July 26th, 2024

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    Location

    19 rue de Vaugirard
    75006 Paris 6

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    Free

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