Paris Celebrates Waiters with Revived Course des Cafés Ahead of Olympics

The historic race through the Marais district highlights the agility and professionalism of the city's servers, drawing attention to the cultural and economic significance of Parisian cafés and bistros.

Paris revives a century-old tradition with the Course des Cafés, celebrating the skills of waiters and waitresses ahead of the Olympics.
The race, a 2km dash through the historic Marais district, showcases the agility and professionalism of Parisian servers.
Participants, judged on speed and tray stability, wore traditional attire and carried a tray with a croissant, coffee cup, and glass of water.
Winners, Pauline Van Wymeersch and Samy Lamrous, received tickets to the Olympic opening ceremony and a hotel stay.
The event, highlighting the importance of cafés and bistros in French culture, aims to attract attention to the hospitality sector's staffing needs.

South China Morning Post