Overview

• The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, held on the Seine, had a staggering cost of about 100 million euros.
• Funding primarily came from private sources, including the International Olympic Committee and corporate partners.
• The French government covered significant security expenses, potentially raising the total cost beyond 120 million euros.
• The overall public spending for the Paris 2024 Olympics is projected to exceed 2.8 billion euros, surpassing initial estimates.
• Critics have questioned the lavish spending on the ceremony, especially given the controversial artistic choices and budget overruns.