The spring of 2024 will see the Olympic flame arrive in the south of France, in the city of Marseille, where it will begin its journey through the host country, culminating in its arrival in the capital to light the Olympic cauldron and mark the beginning of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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the official website of the IOC, following its lighting at a ceremony in
Olympia, Greece, in tribute to the ancient Olympic Games, the Olympic flame
will leave Athens and travel across the Mediterranean Sea on the Belem, a
majestic three-masted sailing ship, before arriving on French soil at the
famous Old Port of Marseille, the starting point for the Olympic Torch Relay. France’s
second most populous city, which will host sailing and football during the
Games, has a rich nautical history, and will welcome the Belem with a festival
on the quays. “Paris 2024 chose the city of Marseille for many reasons - some
historical, some symbolic, some geographical,” said Tony Estanguet, President
of Paris 2024. “The key role that sport occupies in the city and in the hearts
of its residents was a crucial factor, as was the city’s close involvement in
the Paris 2024 project, including its hosting of sailing and football events.”
Source: IOC Website