The Olympic flame crosses the Moselle, in Lorraine, this Thursday, June 27 with a departure in Meisenthal. The relay will mark seven stages until Metz, at the end of the afternoon. Follow with us the highlights of this relay.
For its 42nd stage, the Olympic flame makes a stopover in Moselle this Thursday, June 27, 2024. Meisenthal, Sarreguemines, Forbach, Apach, Yutz, Thionville, Scy-Chazelles and Metz receive the honors of passing the torch. Discover, in pictures, the highlights of this relay. The route can be followed on the official France.tv Paris 2024 channel.
No less than 110 flame bearers must take turns in the department. Metz is the stopover city of the Moselle journey, the one where the Olympic cauldron must be lit. The program and precise times for the passage of the Olympic flame in Moselle can be found here. Follow the progress of the relay in this updated article.
Meisenthal
Some got up very early to be sure to witness this unique moment. The flame began its journey in front of the Meisenthal glassworks site, on the site of the old glassworks. It was officially lit at 8:40 a.m.
The flame has arrived in Meisenthal, many spectators are present.
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© Christelle Rewiako, France Télévisions
In total, 10,000 people will take turns carrying the Olympic flame to Paris on July 26, 2024, the opening date of the Olympic Games which will end on August 11. The Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8.
