After the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Occitanie. The Olympic flame arrives this Monday, May 13 in the region. Starting today with Aveyron and Hérault where Millau, Sète and Montpellier will open the ball. The Pyrénées-Orientales are next on the list on Wednesday May 15, after a short detour to Corsica on May 14.
In total, 64 territories, including five ultramarines, are affected by the passage of the Olympic flame. Athletes, personalities, entrepreneurs, volunteers, employees… 10,000 scouts will take over, each covering 200 meters, or four minutes. Many activities are obviously on the program. The security system used is exceptional.
The journey will end on the evening of July 26, probably at the top of the Eiffel Tower, during the opening ceremony. Before the big show begins.
The flame ends its journey in Sète
An hour after its arrival on the singular island, the Olympic flame completed its journey in Sète with disabled water skiing champion Delphine le Sausse. The athlete has just joined the Lido. The flame now goes to Montpellier.
It’s done. The Olympic flame ends its journey in Sète with Delphine le Sausse as the last torchbearer. The champion has just joined the Lido. The flame is now heading to Montpellier. pic.twitter.com/4La3wojMLR
— Midi Libre Sète (@MidiLibreSete) May 13, 2024
Relive the passage to Millau
Currently in the Thau basin, the Olympic flame first animated the Place du Mandarous in Millau. Relive this morning in pictures.
The mood rises among the schoolchildren
It was a festive and sporting day for more than 300 schoolchildren from Sète and the Thau basin this Monday. While waiting for the flame, the students were treated to a series of workshops. At 2:30 p.m., the atmosphere rises a notch as the flame slowly approaches its Sétois terminus.
The flame in the Royal Frame
The Olympic flame finally arrives in the Royal Frame. The crowd turned out in large numbers for this exceptional moment.
The flame enters Sète
After crossing the Etang de Thau, the Olympic flame arrives in Sète. The Maréchal-Foch and Sadi-Carnot bridges are raised and the public waits in the Cadre Royal.
Activities in preparation in Montpellier
Final preparations at Thessaly Square. The cauldron will be lit at Place de l’Europe at the end of the day.
The flame crosses the Thau pond
The Olympic flame is expected at Pointe Courte, an emblematic district of Sète, in a few dozen minutes. She must then cross the royal canal on a traditional boat. To witness this moment, the Sétois settled on the quays several hours ago.
The Olympic flame has arrived in Sète
The five torchbearers have arrived at the top of Mont Saint-Clair!
First part of the successful journey for the Olympic flame in Sète. Shortly after noon, the five torchbearers of the “agile” section arrived at the summit of Mont Saint-Clair. They were accompanied throughout their ascent by several hundred spectators gathered on both sides of the route. The following ? The Olympic flame will now reach Balaruc-les-Bains. Boarding scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on the Lycée de la Mer educational boat to cross the Etang de Thau and return to Sète. The “committed” route will then take it from the station to the Lido.EN
Montpellier car parks impacted
The Surdouée car parks will be impacted by the passing of the flame. Closure of access on Monday May 13 from 12 p.m. for the Foch and Arc de Triomphe car parks – Impact on the Foch car park: closure of access from 12 p.m. Exits possible via rue de l’Université except between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., when the convoy passes. – Impact on the Arc de Triomphe car park: closure of access and exits from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. D
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Parking in Montpellier
Vehicle parking will be prohibited on the entire torch relay route until Monday, May 13, 8 p.m. IRE
Anne Hidalgo and Michaël Delafosse are there
There are already a lot of people on the climb to the summit of Mont Saint-Clair. The Olympic flame should soon begin its ascent from the Semaphore. At the summit, she is notably expected by the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, by the mayor of Montpellier Michaël Delafosse, but also by several mayors of the Agglo de Sète including that of Frontignan Michel Arrouy and by the regional councilor Sébastien Denaja.
For the eyes and taste buds
The flame is expected at noon in Sète, the opportunity to taste the dishes offered at Mas Henry, which is looking forward to the Olympic relay. On the menu: local wines and seafood.
In Sète, the flame is expected at noon at the top of Mont Saint-Clair, for a very sporty start! On site, Mas Henry offers seafood products to the public and the Picpoul-de-Pinet union serves wine. #Olympic flame #sete pic.twitter.com/GerfLKK8Ss
— Midi Libre Sète (@MidiLibreSete) May 13, 2024
Extensive regional program
The departments of Aveyron and Hérault are in the spotlight this Monday. “On the program, the Millau viaduct, the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. Then, direction the Mediterranean coast: with a passage to Sète, to Mont Saint-Clair (which offers a breathtaking panorama of the Etang de Thau ).And the day will end in Montpellier.” , notes Paris 2024 on X (Twitter). T
It’s Monday, let’s keep the flame alive!!!
Today, the Olympic Torch Relay will gain height.
— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) May 13, 2024
On the program, the Millau viaduct, the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. Then, head to the Mediterranean coast: with a stop at Sète, Mont Saint-Clair… pic.twitter.com/pphgOIl73b
Direction Sète
After passing through Aveyron, the flame heads towards Hérault. The city of Sète is preparing for this memorable relay.
Sète prepares to welcome the flame
The flame has not yet arrived on Sète soil but the city is already actively preparing to welcome it. Esplanade Roger Thérond, where a large part of the activities are planned, we are working hard to finish setting up the arrival village.
Sète is preparing to welcome the Olympic flame \ud83d\udd25 A large part of the entertainment is planned on the Roger Thérond esplanade, where the flame is due to arrive around 3 p.m. Find all the practical information \u27a1\ufe0f https://t.co/H5CRTqc2Q4 pic.twitter.com/4K3MMBNLn9
— Midi Libre Sète (@MidiLibreSete) May 13, 2024
The Olympic fire is expected on site at 3 p.m. Before that, he will have climbed Mont Saint-Clair (from 11:30 a.m.), crossed the pond from Balaruc-les-Bains (1:30 p.m.) then the city via Avenue Victor-Hugo, the royal setting and the Maréchal-Leclerc promenade. Find all the practical information on the passing of the Olympic flame in Sète in our complete guide.
The flame leaves Aveyron
After a memorable visit to Millau, and especially on its emblematic viaduct, the flame leaves Aveyron. Next stop: Hérault.
A vast security system deployed
From Aveyron to Hérault, extensive security measures are deployed to guarantee the smooth running of the festivities.
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In Millau, pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested in Millau before the arrival of the passing of the torch.
The first spectators are in place
In Millau, the first spectators await the departure of the flame from the Sports Park. It is scheduled for 8:40 a.m.
A journalist from Midi Libre will carry the flame
Deputy head of sports at Midi Libre, Dominique Mercadier was selected to carry the Olympic flame this Monday, May 13 in Montpellier.
The emotion will be very present. “I am happy and proud to participate in this adventure” , rejoices Dominique. Midi Free too.
Roller skating champion Taïg Khris opens the ball
The first torchbearer, in Millau, will be the man with the roller skating world record: Taïg Khris. Followed by Christian Leyrit, director of roads and former prefect of Charente-Maritime.
150 porters
In total, some 150 people, sometimes invited by the sponsors of the operation (Coca-Cola and BPCE, Banque Populaire Caisse d’Épargne), chosen by the cities or simply selected by Paris 2024, will have the privilege of living inside this exceptional moment.
In Juvignac at 3:30 p.m.
Until 7:45 p.m., the Olympic flame will cross La Surdouée from Juvignac. There will be a fan zone with sporting and musical entertainment, notably thanks to the presence of DJs Les Mixeuses solidaires. The relay will pass through the center of Montpellier: Arc de Triomphe, Comédie and Peyrou, from 4:50 p.m. The cauldron will be lit at 7:25 p.m. on the Place de l’Europe.
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Start of the popular relay at 8:40 a.m.
The Olympic torch relay begins its stage on Monday May 13 in Millau before heading to Sète and Montpellier. It will begin its journey with a passage on the Viaduct at 8 a.m. which will not be open to the public. Once the images have been shot on the legendary structure which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, the convoy will head towards the city center. There, the popular relay will begin at 8:40 a.m. where nearly 3,000 children are expected in the audience.
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