How to see the Olympic cauldron at the Paralympic Games?
The Olympic cauldron returns to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. Located in the Jardin des Tuileries, the flame promises a unique experience… But only under certain conditions.
Alexis Hanquinquant, Nantenin Keita, Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Élodie Lorandi as well as Fabien Lamirault lit the Olympic cauldron to launch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In a procession to the Jardin des Tuileries, reminiscent of that of Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec at the Paris 2024 Olympics, these 5 athletes lit up the Parisian sky. The torch relay ended on Wednesday August 28 at La Concorde. Here, the Paralympic cauldron rose majestically, perfectly aligned with the Obélisque, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe!
For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the flame that lights up the skies over Paris is entirely fuel-free. Indeed, there is no real flame. Instead, an innovative system based on water and light, designed by EDF, creates the perfect illusion of fire. This “100% electric” system is part of EDF’s commitment to offering an ecologically responsible Olympic Games. All this, while avoiding the use of fossil fuels and promoting a sober and sustainable energy approach.
Visit the Olympic cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries
Sports and culture enthusiasts alike have the unique opportunity to admire the Olympic cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries. This historic site in the heart of Paris is close to the Louvre Museum. Access is free, but you’ll need to reserve a time slot online. Indeed, for safety reasons and to guarantee a pleasant experience for all visitors, access to the cauldron is regulated by 15-minute time slots, available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To book, simply visit the official event website: lavasque.paris2024.org. Fill in a simple form with your full name and e-mail address. Once you’ve done this, you’ll receive a one-time use QR code. It will give you access to the Jardin des Tuileries to see the Olympic cauldron up close. Please note that places are limited to 10,000 per day, and reservations are taking up… So book early!
For those who couldn’t get a ticket,it‘s still possible toadmire the cauldron from afar. Every day, from 7 p.m. onwards, the cauldron rises into the sky. It offers a breathtaking view to visitors and passers-by alike. This movement, inspired by the Montgolfier brothers, is a technical feat. It is entirely electrically powered, in keeping with the ecological commitment of the Paris 2024 Games.
Jardin des Tuileries – 75001 Paris
