Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games From 26 July to 11 August 2024, for the first time in a century, France is hosting the summer Olympic Games, followed by the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 8 September. Sports diplomacy Published on : March 09th 2026 Updated on : March 17th 2026 Dans cette rubrique Priorities and action The Ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Promoting a sovereign Europe Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Ensuring the presence of French culture Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Major issues International Space Summit France's 2026 G7 Presidency France’s diplomatic action in Ukraine French humanitarian action in the Palestinian Territories Almost 15,000 athletes, 9,000 accredited journalists and 1.5 million tourists from all over the world are exploring, working and competing at the most iconic and spectacular sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region, as well as 8 other cities in mainland and overseas France. The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 26 July 2024 saw delegations sailing down the Seine, in the heart of Paris. The Opening Ceremony for the Paralympic Games will partly take place on the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked to help prepare this major event, a unique opportunity to celebrate Olympic values, share this immense international festival of sport and showcase Paris, France and its overseas territories. Unique diplomatic network action for the Games The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a unique opportunity to promote France, its regions and its values. That is why since the bid for Paris 2024, French diplomacy has fully supported this project. The Torch Relay A true Olympic tradition, the torch arrived in Marseille, France, on 8 May 2024. Since then, almost 10,000 torchbearers have carried the flame throughout France and its overseas territories.