Last Sunday, the Olympic torch relay made a major tour of the Champagne country, starting from the prestigious vineyards of Reims and passing through the cobbled streets of Sézanne and the emblematic Avenue du Champagne in Épernay, highlighting not only the rich heritage of the area, but also its natural and agricultural landscape, especially as it crossed the picturesque Lac de Der lake.

The Olympic Torch Relay delighted thousands of spectators along its route in the Haute-Marne, a region renowned for its greenery in the heart of Europe. From Denis Diderot in Langres to Charles de Gaulle in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, it highlighted the history of the region and those who have left their mark on it.

The Olympic Torch continues its adventure in the heart of Europe and the people of Moselle celebrated its return. Metz had already rolled out the red carpet for the Torch 32 years ago, on 4 January 1992, before the Winter Olympics in Albertville. 

The Olympic Torch Relay continued through eastern France with a distinctly European flavour. As well as showcasing the treasures of Alsace, it also highlighted the fraternity between peoples with an exceptional Team Relay on the Pont des Trois États in Huningue. A second, organised by the French Judo Federation, took place in Strasbourg before football legend Arsène Wenger lit the cauldron.

The Olympic Torch lit up the Doubs département to showcase this green corner of the world, an ideal destination for a break from the daily grind, but also to pay tribute to the athletes who work hard every day to keep the department moving. The highlight was the Para-Triathlon Team Relay with 113 Torchbearers, from the first, Sébastien Loeb, to the last, biathlete Anaïs Bescond, who lit the cauldron in Besançon.

On the Olympic Day (23 June 2024), which coincides with the centenary of the first Winter Olympics (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 192), the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay set off to light up the Haute-Savoie region for a historic and symbolic day.

The Olympic torch relay has reached the Loire for its 38th stage and set off early this morning to explore the department's roads on a route that took it from Charlieu to Saint-Étienne, with stops in Montbrison and Saint-Chamond.

The Olympic Torch Relay recharged its batteries in Vichy, an area famous for its water, its thermal baths and its historical heritage. From Le Mayet-de-Montagne to Vichy, more than 100 Torchbearers took it in turns to light up the area's emblematic sites.

After the amazing Ocean Relay in the France Overseas Territories, the Olympic Torch headed north to the Drôme département. This land of contrasts, from Grignan and Hauterives to Valence, is ideal for resting between natural landscapes and towns and cities full of character. The highlight was a triathlon team relay in Valence, where the famous three-Michelin-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic lit the cauldron in front of a huge crowd.

The Olympic Torch Relay continued to Apt and in particular the Riaille lake, before heading to the historical centre of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, nicknamed the Venice of the Comtat Venaissin area, where it visited the Bassin de Bouïgas weir.

The Olympic torch has returned to metropolitan France after an emotionally charged Ocean Relay. To celebrate its return, freediver Alice Modolo symbolically retrieved it from the sea in the harbor of Villefranche-sur-Mer, the birthplace of global freediving.

The Olympic Torch made a spectacular journey to the four corners of Martinique, known as the "Island of Flowers", revealing all that makes it so attractive, from the summit of the Montagne Pelée volcano to its lush landscapes and beaches.

This Saturday will be remembered for a long time. For the first time in history, the Olympic Torch shone in Guadeloupe on a day that began with its majestic arrival aboard the trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire XI, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean after leaving Brest on 7 June.

The Olympic Torch has dropped anchor on the island of Réunion to continue the Ocean Relay in overseas France. The "Intense Island" put its best foot forward, starting with the breathtaking landscapes of the Plaine des Sables and Pointe Langevin.

The Olympic Torch Relay enjoyed a festive day in the Finistère before leaving Brest to begin a unique chapter in a special journey to light up five French overseas territories. This Friday, the relay continued its tour of Brittany, from surfing to hiking, with a palpable enthusiasm between Port-la-Forêt and Brest.