To mark the arrival of the Olympic Torch and Flame on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, a live concert broadcast on France 2 and France Inter will be held at 8:45pm. At the foot of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Chœur de Radio France, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, along with some of the greatest international soloists, will offer a musical evening on the theme of Olympism, before a vibrant rendition of the Marseillaise.
Then, at around 11.10pm, the Flame will light up the Olympic cauldron and launch the City of Paris fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower. For the first time ever, more than 1,000 drones will take part in an exceptional show revolving around Paris and its values. Spectators will be treated to a series of breathtaking displays designed to pay tribute not only to the capital, but also to the main Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.
Finally, the Flame will be set up in the Salle Saint-Jean at the Hôtel de Ville, where it will spend the night before another lap of honor!
Everyone will be able to pay it a visit. Free tickets will be available soon!