23:32 – The rain has stopped
As a symbol, the rain stopped just after the end of this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
23:30 – The handover from Zidane to Nadal on video
It is one of the highlights of this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Zinédine Zidane passed the flame to Rafael Nadal at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
23:28 – End of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
End of four hours of absolutely incredible spectacle. The cauldron continues to rise and now flies over Paris which, for one evening, offered absolutely unforgettable images.
23:25 – The hymn to love
Céline Dion covers Edith Piaf’s hymn to love for what should be one of the last images of this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games which will remain etched in history.
23:24 – Celine Dion performs on the Eiffel Tower
She was expected! Celine Dion sings on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower just below the Olympic rings as the Olympic cauldron rises into the Parisian sky.
23:22 – The cauldron is lit!
What a fabulous way to conclude this incredible opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Teddy Rinner and Marie-José Perec light the Olympic cauldron as it rises.
23:21 – PEREC AND RINNER FINISH THIS RELAY!
Marie-José Perec and Teddy Rinner come towards the basin and are going to light the basin!!
23:18 – Allisson Pineau in turn
The flame changes hands at a dizzying pace! The relay continues. Douillet, Lamour, Manaudou and Bernard are present.
23:18 – Guigou recovers the flame
The French handball player is, in turn, the bearer of the Olympic flame. What suspense to know the last torchbearer. French handball is logically rewarded.
23:16 – A five-person relay
Marie-Amélie Le Fur is accompanied by Alexis Hanquinquant and Nantenin Keïta, the flag bearers of the Paralympic Games.
23:15 – The last painting
“Eternity” is the final chapter of this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
23:14 – Toni Parker recovers the flame
The former basketball player picks up the flame at the Louvre. The last torchbearer will soon pick up the precious sesame in this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
23:12 – Mauresmo takes over
Former tennis player Amélie Mauresmo picks up the flame after the four huge athletes have passed by.
23:07 – The Eiffel Tower offers a great spectacle
While the boat of the four sports legends is still on the Seine, the light show around the Eiffel Tower continues in full swing.
23:03 – Nadia Comaneci and Karl Lewis also carry the flame
Four great champions are therefore present on the boat to carry the Olympic flame in this opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.