Ready to experience the arrival of the Olympic flame in the 92? This Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the flame will travel along the 19 towns and cities of the Hauts-de-Seine region, highlighting the region's heritage. Click here for the stages and program of festivities.
The Olympic flame, which is currently criss-crossing France, will pass through Hauts-de-Seine on July 24. For one day, the Hauts-de-Seine department will welcome the Olympic flame, a key event that will precede the official opening of the competitions by two days. This festive relay is a unique opportunity to celebrate the Olympic spirit and showcase the department's emblematic towns and sites.
Towns in the 92 region where the Olympic flame passes through
This July 24, 2024, the Olympic flame will pass through 19 towns in the Hauts-de-Seine département. Here is the full list of towns involved in this memorable event:
- Châtenay-Malabry
- Sceaux
- Le Plessis-Robinson
- Clamart
- Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Meudon
- Puteaux
- Boulogne-Billancourt
- Sèvres
- Vaucresson
- Marnes-la-Coquette
- Rueil-Malmaison
- Suresnes
- Nanterre
- Courbevoie
- Colombes
- La Garenne-Colombes
- Asnières-sur-Seine
- Gennevilliers
These municipalities will play a central role in hosting this international event, offering residents and visitors a series of activities and celebrations that underline their commitment as a Land of Games.
Highlighting emblematic sites
The route highlights key sites in the department, highlighting their cultural and historical importance:
- The Port of Gennevilliers: A crucial site for commerce and industry in the Paris region.
- Stade départemental Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes: A stadium with a rich sporting history.
- Pavillon des Indes britanniques: A historic monument in Courbevoie.
- Mont Valérien, Suresnes: A place of national remembrance.
- Château de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison: Former home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine.
- Domaine départemental du Haras de Jardy: A place of nature and history.
- La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt: A modern complex dedicated to music and the arts.
- Parc départemental de l'Île Saint-Germain, Issy-les-Moulineaux: Famous for its Tour aux Figures by Jean Dubuffet.
- Domaine départemental de Sceaux: The starting point for the flame, this estate is a jewel of heritage, with its château and gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
The complete route of the Olympic Flame with animations
- 8am: Kick-off for the torch relay at the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux
- Visit to the "Roues Libres, la grande histoire du vélo" exhibition
- Photo exhibition on sport and the Olympic Games in Hauts-de-Seine
- Antique bike trials from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
- 10:15 am: Haras de Jardy estate
- Tour of the stud farm, grooming and animal care workshops
- Equestrian demonstrations and treasure hunt on the heritage and history of the Haras de Jardy
- Paris 2024 Club" fan zone at the Haras from July 27.
- 11:05: The flame passes through Sèvres, Meudon, Boulogne-Billancourt and Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Passage in front of the Musée National de la Céramique in Sèvres
- Sports activities and entertainment on the Île de Monsieur, Sèvres
- Village Vacan'Sports open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for youngsters
- 12:25pm: Tour aux figures and Île Saint-Germain departmental park, Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Cultural and sporting activities near the Tour aux figures
- Activities: roller dance, breakdance, biathlon, cecifoot
- 5.25pm: Yves-du-Manoir departmental stadium
- Musical procession and welcome for the torchbearer
- Site of Olympic field field hockey events
- 6pm: From Nanterre to La Défense
- Challenge des armées : Course of champions
- Celebration village at Gabriel-Péri stadium
- Floral guard of honor at the André-Malraux departmental park
- Passage in front of Paris La Défense Arena and Pôle Léonard-de-Vinci
- 7:20pm: Arrival of the Olympic flame under the Grande Arche de LaDéfense
- Lighting of the cauldron by the last torchbearer
- Guard of honor formed by 24 young people from Altoséquan
- Free concert by Cover's Garden at 9pm at the Garden Parvis
Please note that the times shown are approximate and subject to change depending on the organization and the hazards of the route.
The grand finale at La Défense
The day will conclude in Nanterre, where a major party is planned to celebrate this historic moment. The Gabriel Péri stadium and the area around the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez will be the center of the festivities. The flame will travel 3 km through the city, passing through the Parc André Malraux and the Paris La Défense Arena, which will host a temporary pool for aquatic competitions.
The highlight will undoubtedly be the lighting of the cauldron under the Arche de la Défense, a modern and powerful symbol of the metropolis. The festivities will run from 3.30pm to 7.45pm, offering a variety of entertainment for all ages, sports activities and shows, including a free concert by the group Cover's Garden at 9pm on the Garden Parvis.
In short, if you want to vibrate in unison for the passage of the historic flame that marks the arrival of the festivities of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, meet this July 24 in Hauts-de-Seine.
