Overview

• French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the annual return of the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron at the Tuileries Gardens until the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
• The cauldron, featuring a 100% electric flame projected onto a water mist and a helium balloon, will be displayed each summer from June 23 to September 14.
• This initiative aims to preserve the cultural and emotional legacy of the Paris Games, which drew significant public enthusiasm and tourism during the summer of 2024.
• Macron proposed establishing an annual 'Fête du Sport' on September 14, complementing the cauldron's display with sports demonstrations and competitions.
• The cauldron, designed by artist Mathieu Lehanneur and inspired by the first hydrogen balloon flight in 1783, symbolizes innovation and Parisian history.