A source said there was “speculation that the torch might be placed at the Eiffel Tower.”Getty Images
The torch during the Paris Games will be “burned in the Jardin des Tuileries in front of the Louvre”, according to a source cited by AFP's Cyril Thouault. Officials said the decision to place the Olympic cauldron at a “tourist attraction” was due to the location being a “tourist hotspot.” in the center of town Created “a few weeks ago”. The official said there was “speculation that the torch would be placed in the Eiffel Tower” and that organizers were “considering placing the torch in the courtyard of the Louvre, the world's largest museum.” added. It is unclear whether the cauldron will be lit inside the Tuileries Palace, or whether it will be “transferred to the Tuileries Palace after an unprecedented opening ceremony,” which is “scheduled to take place on a boat along the nearby Seine River” on July 26. It was “unknown”. The torch relay for the Paris Games begins on April 16th. The torch will then “visit 400 French towns and dozens of tourist attractions” on a 7,500-mile journey across the mainland, the Caribbean and French overseas territories in the Indian Ocean. and the Pacific Ocean (March 27 AFP).
Security measures: NBC's Keir Simmons noted that 45,000 security guards will be deployed throughout the city during the Paris Games, a “massive security operation.” 350,000 people are expected to attend the opening ceremony, and authorities plan to “search and secure all nearby rooftops.” Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet said: “We will continue to uphold our values and welcome the world.” Simmons said officials have “cut the number of spectators in half” from originally expected and are “making adjustments” as everyone must have a ticket to enter. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron announced earlier this week that an additional 400 soldiers would be on guard duty “to protect the Olympics.”“Today”, NBC, 3/27).
travel in fashion: Miles Socha of Women's WEAR DAILY reported that this summer, Louis Vuitton “created a custom trunk to house the torch and the medals awarded to the winning athletes.” The first trunk will be “unveiled to the public” on May 8, when the Olympic torch begins its journey from Marseille to Paris. The trunk will be officially unveiled on Wednesday night at Louis Vuitton's historic workshop and founder's home in Asnières-sur-Seine, just outside Paris. Soča said the trunks were “designed to protect and display torches, and each is equipped with a circular socket at the bottom and lid for securely fixing metal objects.” The outside of the torch trunk is “decorated with Louis Vuitton's signature Damier checkered canvas” and features “brass corners and clasps.” The interior is “finished with black leather to prevent scratches on the torch's surface.” These were “inspired by Mal Coifuses,” which were originally created for hairdressers.Women's Wear Daily, 3/26).
LVMH is proud to present the trunk designed by the Maison to house the medals of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. @Louis Vuitton.
Details: https://t.co/bz5pipm9s0#LVMH #Louis Vuitton #ArtisanDeToutesLesVictoires #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/RVljiB2azl
— LVMH (@LVMH) March 27, 2024