Le Havre, proud to host the Olympic Torch Relay

On the occasion of the passage of the Olympic Flame of the Paris 2024 Games on July 5, Le Havre is preparing for a day of sporting and festive activities. Here is everything Le Havre students need to know to take full advantage of this exceptional event.

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Le Havre, Land of Sports

Le Havre is used to major international sporting events, notably the Transat Jacques Vabre. This status as a sports city is particularly significant, because several Le Havre athletes are qualified for the Paris 2024 Games: Amina Zidani in boxing, Margaux Bailleul in rowing, as well as Camille Lecointre and Jérémie Mion in sailing.

On July 5, Le Havre will not only be a city crossed by the Olympic Flame, but the stage city where the Olympic cauldron will be lit. This event celebrates the values ​​of sport and Olympics in a unique way, immersing the entire city in the Olympic atmosphere.

The Journey of the Flame

The Olympic Flame will cross the main arteries of Le Havre, passing emblematic places such as the Town Hall, the beach, the Bassin du Commerce and the Catène de Containers. This course will offer students and residents a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the Olympic spirit.

Around 35 torchbearers will carry the Olympic Flame in Le Havre, including anonymous people and well-known personalities in the sporting field and beyond. In addition to the torchbearers, 24 flag bearers will form a guard of honor over the last meters of the route.

A Day of Festivities

The celebration is not limited to the passing of the Flame. Throughout the day, activities will be offered to celebrate sport and make it accessible to all. Here are some activities not to be missed:

  • The big festive parade: To the rhythm of lively music, take part in this grand parade open to all, where a vibrant atmosphere will reign.
  • Thematic entertainment villages: Discover a multitude of sports thanks to the 5 sports villages spread along the route, including one at the beach specifically dedicated to team sports and board sports.
  • The celebration site: Watch the lighting of the Olympic cauldron on the Nelson Mandela Esplanade at 7:30 p.m.
  • The evening of festivities: End the day in style with a lively evening on Southampton Quay.


If you would like to join the procession of Le Havre students during the big parade, contact the BDE or the BDS of EM Normandie: bdslehavre@em-normandie.fr - bdelehavre@em-normandie.fr who will coordinate this procession.

 

Don't miss this exceptional day!

 

For more information, visit the website : Olympic torch relay – Le Havre