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Paris 2024 Olympic Cauldron to Return as Summer Attraction at Tuileries Gardens

The 100% electric cauldron will ascend nightly from June 21 to September 14 for the next three years, with installation beginning this May.

Overview

  • The Île-de-France Prefecture has finalized plans for the Olympic cauldron's annual summer display from 2025 to 2027, running from June 21 to September 14 each year.
  • Initially unveiled during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the cauldron has been rebuilt with updated components, including its balloon and Olympic ring.
  • The cauldron will feature a 100% electric flame powered by LED projectors and misting devices, operating nightly, weather permitting, but turned off overnight.
  • The project is funded by the Paris 2024 organizing committee and EDF, with costs totaling €2.5 million for reconstruction and €2.5 million per summer for operation.
  • Visitors can check the website vasqueparis2024.fr for schedules and weather updates, with installation at the Jardin des Tuileries set to begin at the end of May.