Updated 01/06/2024
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Update 8:30 p.m.
The departmental operational center has been deactivated. The prefect of Ille-et-Vilaine, Philippe Gustin, thanks the 1,500 personnel mobilized, the 8 communities involved, the security forces, the rescue teams (firefighters and associations) and all the volunteers who made this 22nd stage of the Olympic Torch Relay a great sporting celebration ahead more than 121,000 spectators.
Update 7:30 p.m.
The Flame then continued its journey to the Plaine de Baud by rowing, where it reached Rennes. Starting from the majestic Place du Parlement de Bretagne, the Torche then stopped at the Place de la Mairie before continuing its Rennes adventure to the Robert-Poirier stadium. After a vibrant tour of the track by Robert Poirier himself, she set off again in the direction of the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, the celebration site. It was the French disabled rower, Perle Bouge, as the last bearer of the Olympic Flame of the Bretillian stage, who lit the cauldron closing the day in front of more than 55,000 people. This athlete won silver at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012 and bronze at the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016.
Update 5:30 p.m.
The Relay set off in front of 11,500 people from the Stade d’Eaux Vives in Cesson-Sévigné. The torch was carried for the Collective Relay by 24 kayakers from the French Canoe-Kayak Federation to the Plaine de Baud where it will reach the city of Rennes. They were able to highlight the Olympic disciplines of this sport: sprint and slalom in single-seater and sprint.
Update 4:30 p.m.
The Flame traveled to Saint-Just where the Torch was lit in front of more than 5,000 spectators in the mythical site of Landes de Cojoux, a site recognized for its megalithic monuments dating back more than 470 million years, a true sanctuary natural treasures. The security forces are involved even as torchbearers!
Update 3:30 p.m.
From Avenue d’Helmstedt to Place du Château, the torchbearers followed one another with fervor to bring the Flame to the heart of Vitré. This event brought together more than 15,000 people.
Update 1:30 p.m.
This last stage of the morning took place in the heart of the enchanting Brocéliande forest, in Paimpont. In front of more than 10,000 people and to the sound of the bagad of Montfort-sur-Meu, the Flame crossed the legendary forest, known for its Arthurian legends. She then passed near the Notre-Dame de Paimpont abbey, a place steeped in history and spirituality.
Update 12:30 p.m.
The Flame left from Place Raoul II in the hands of Hadda Guerchouche, Paralympic swimming champion. The 14 other torchbearers then passed the torch to each other in front of more than 7,500 spectators, to the Château de Fougères, one of the most imposing castles on French soil, built between the 12th and 14th centuries where a guard of honor of college students.
Photo credits: DIPN35
Update 10:30 a.m.
End of the relay in Feins. La Flamme completed an exclusively nautical course on the peaceful waters of the Boulet pond reflecting its light on the water. Five torchbearers in kayaks took the Flame across in front of more than 5,000 people gathered for the occasion.
Photo credit: Paris 2024 / Germain Hazard / SIPA PRESS
Update 9:30 a.m.
End of the Relay in Saint-Malo. Carried by 16 torchbearers, she arrived in Marville at 9:15 a.m. after a 4.2 km journey. More than 12,000 spectators followed this event in a family and festive atmosphere.
More than 12,000 spectators followed this event in a family and festive atmosphere. They were even able to observe a famous three-masted ship, the German navy training sailboat, the Gorch Fock, present at the foot of the ramparts which added a touch of magic to this already memorable first stage.
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Photo credits: DIPN35
Photo credits: Paris 2024 / Sebastien Salom Gomis / SIPA PRESS
► 2nd stage: Feins between 9:50 a.m. and 10:20 a.m.
In Feins, 3,500 people await the arrival of the Flame.
Update 8:10 a.m.
► 1st stage: Saint-Malo between 8:10 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.
Top start of the 22nd stage: this exceptional day began by the sea in Saint-Malo. The Flame Relay crossed the peninsula from the island of Grand Bé before reaching the majestic Porte Saint-Pierre. From there, the Flame traveled along the ramparts of the fortified city, offering a spectacular view of the ocean, before heading towards the Grande plage du Sillon to finally reach the Stade Marville.
The first torchbearer was Fabrice Payen, the first skipper fitted with a prosthesis to complete the Route du Rhum. It was then carried by 15 other torchbearers.
In Saint-Malo, more than 2,000 spectators are on site.
Photo credits: DIPN35
6h update
Departmental operational center
Activation of the departmental operational center (COD) by the prefect of Ille-et-Vilaine, Philipe Gustin. All state services are fully mobilized to ensure the safety of everyone throughout this exceptional day.
Did you know: today, more than 1,500 personnel are mobilized to ensure the security of this large-scale event. There are more than 1,000 state and military officials (national police, national gendarmerie, deminers, territorial intelligence, CRS and Sentinel), more than 60 municipal police officers, more than 230 private security agents and nearly 200 first aid workers. More than 600 firefighters from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Ille-et-Vilaine are also maintaining a reinforced posture in order to anticipate a potential increase in personal rescue needs. Specific devices will also be deployed throughout the day such as aerial, nautical, anti-drone, canine and mine clearance resources.
► Ensuring the safety of the flame, the bearers and the public on the route is also the French team.
Practical advice
To get to the different places of events in the 8 Bretillian municipalities, it is important to anticipate arrival on site and to favor, if possible, soft mobility (public transport, bicycle, scooter and on foot).
- Locate parking places (racks and bike shelters or bike stations) around the festivities
- Avoid holding your bikes by hand in crowds, especially in Rennes where traffic will be particularly dense
On the different places of the passage of the Flame, so that the celebration is beautiful:
- Do not disturb the torchbearers: do not change location at the last moment when approaching the convoy and do not cross the road without checking for the possible arrival of security vehicles
- Don’t run past the Flamebearers
- Don’t take risks for a photo, video or selfie
- Be attentive to children: watch them and hold younger children by the hand
- Keep your pets on a leash
In order to ensure the security of the entire route of the Flame, prefectural, departmental and municipal decrees have been taken.
> Consult the article Security measures on June 1, 2024 in Ille-et-Vilaine
> Consult the list of prohibited objects on the celebration site
For perfect information
► Useful links
> The list of prohibited objects on the celebration site
> The article Security measures on June 1, 2024 in Ille-et-Vilaine
