Paris Prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, the city is buzzing with activity and excitement. On July 13, French Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, took a symbolic plunge into the Seine, accompanied by Paralympic flag bearer Alexis Hanquinquant. This act highlighted the extensive preparations made for the upcoming games, which are set to start on July 26. Oudéa-Castéra expressed her emotions, stating, “I’m really moved. The thought that animates me is all the work that has been carried out by state services and communities over the past four years. We said we would be ready, and we are.”
Book Recommendations for Olympic Enthusiasts
As the 2024 Summer Olympics approach, Paris is not only preparing its venues but also offering a variety of literature to help visitors and residents immerse themselves in the spirit of the games. Stefan Ulrich’s 'Favorite Places: Paris Travel Guide' provides insider tips on exploring the city, from the best breakfast spots to must-visit museums. For those interested in a daily summary of Olympic events, 'Olympics 2024' by Ulrich Kühne-Hellmessen and Detlef Vetten offers a comprehensive diary of the games, complete with images and detailed information about the athletes and their disciplines. Siegmund Dunker and Harald Landwehr's 'Summer Olympics Paris 2024' highlights the spectacular venues and unforgettable moments that the games will bring to the City of Lights.
A Unique Bastille Day Celebration
The traditional Bastille Day parade on July 14 will take on a special significance this year, coinciding with the preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For the first time since 1979, the parade will not be held on the Champs-Élysées but will take place between Place Charles-de-Gaulle and Avenue Foch. This year's event will also honor the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of France and the connection between the military and Olympism. The ceremony will feature helicopters, units from the three armies, and the Patrouille de France, promising an intimate and unprecedented experience for the public.
