After the first day full of emotions, Sunday, the torch will relaunch its journey this Monday, July 15 in Paris. Although the route the day before covered mainly the central areas, this time it gives pride of place to the most peripheral ones.
As a symbol, the penalty kick will be given at 8:15 am the Adidas Arena at Porte de la Chapelle, before going down Rue de la Chapelle. An enclosure built for these Olympic Games and a previously uninvited street benefiting from a massive rehabilitation program, welcomed by local residents. Two investments that will remain an important legacy of these Olympic Games.
The highlight of the day is scheduled from 9 am, with the arrival of the flame underway Sacré-Cœur square, with an announced dance show.
After taking the streets and boulevards of the 18th and 17th arrondissements, including a minute in front the Red Mill at 9:25 am, an appointment is given at 11 am ahead the Arc de Triomphe, place de l’Etoile., with a small passage from the Champs-Elysées, then ascent, for a very symbolic passage of course.
45 minutes later, it is at the Trocadéro, a large space for celebrations during the Olympic Games, where the relay will stop. The view is likely to be nothing short of spectacular, with the Eiffel Tower and its giant Olympic rings.
On the main road south of Paris, one place will attract attention, the passage Catalonia Square, 15 hours. The same square where the first urban forest was born in Paris, and which will be the symbol of the City if it wants to green public space.
Note that additional events will be organised, for example at Roland Garros. For the general public, those who Buttes Chaumont, at 4 pm, it will allow you to enjoy a bucolic setting and a huge picnic; and the one at Adapted garden (property of LVMH, also owner of Le Parisien, Editor’s note), to 9:50 a.m., free admission to the premises from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The passages through Arsenal port (5 pm) and Bastille Square (6:10 pm) also promise beautiful images. To finish, at 8:30 pm, with Republic Square. This is where a huge concert will be organized by Coca Cola, with Jain, Ofenbach and Mentissa.
The torch relay in Paris will be over then. At least until July 26, and the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.