Everything you need to know about the Olympic Torch Relay at Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica

On Friday 26 July, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis hosted the Torch Relay for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

After the city of Carcassonne, Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française and the Arc de Triomphe, the Flame's journey ended at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis just a few hours before the grand Opening Ceremony!

At the basilica, three torchbearers took it in turns to carry the flame around the forecourt and inside the monument: journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi, actress Laetitia Casta and world star Pharrell Williams! The latter took the flame to the heights of the basilica, to the symbolic site of the future north spire, where reconstruction work will begin in 2025. Find out more about the reconstruction of the spire

After this historic relay, the artist Slimane gave an exceptional live symphonic performance from the forecourt of Saint-Denis cathedral basilica. He was accompanied by the urban choir Sankofa Unit and conducted by conductor Zahia Ziouani and her Divertimento orchestra.

Relive the Olympic Torch Relay at Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica on the France TV website

Until 15 September, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis is hosting the "La Trêve" exhibition by Sophie Comtet Kouyaté, which has been designated a "Cultural Olympiad" by Paris 2024.

A series of portraits, photographic frescoes and monumental costumes inspired by the world of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece and linked to the architectural and historical elements of one of the most emblematic monuments in French history. To find out more

Come and discover this exhibition on one of our two-voice guided tours in the presence of the artist, or on one of our special evening visits !

Olympiade Culturelle de Paris 2024

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