Route, activities, traffic… How will the city of Melun welcome the Olympic flame?

It’s a event what many are waiting. The legendary Olympic flame will cross the town of Melun (Seine-et-Marne) on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But the course of this, around which there will be animations, induces a large security devicehaving a impact on the circulation and the parking.

A very restrictive journey

This is undoubtedly an event that few people live in a lifetime. A magical moment which reveals behind a machine who has the obligation to be well oiled. Indeed, the passage of the Olympic flame in the streets of Melun imposes very strict safety standards.

“To ensure the hosting of such an event, restrictions de circulation and of parking are necessary. Of the disruptions in the city center are to be expected, with restricted access In some perimeters“, then supports the town hall.

From 2 p.m. and for 20 minutes, the symbolic torch Games will be carried by six runners in the streets of Melun. Starting from the Place d’Armes of the EOGNthe bearers will then lead the flame along Saint-Barthélemy streetpassing in front of the prefecture and the county council.

The route then includes a passage over the boulevard Victor Hugoin front of the premises of The Republic of Seine-et-Marnethen a route along the which until Jeanne d’Arc bridgenear Praslin Square, for the final drop-off point.

“From Friday July 19, from 2 p.m., parking will be forbidden on theentire course and in certain adjacent streets. We invite the residents and businesses has anticipate travel and deliveries,” the town hall services then warn.

As for the big day of July 20, a few hours before and an hour after the passage of the flame, the restrictions de circulation will concern the ” motor vehicles as well as bikes, scooters, etc. THE parkings Indigo will not be able to let it pass no vehicle. The reopening will then be progressive after the passage.

In all, more than one twenty streets will be subject to restrictions on the municipal territory.

“To avoid being bothered on the day, all information concerning street closures as well as traffic and parking restrictions is indicated on the town hall website,” the City indicates.

Entertainment all day long

But beyond the constraints of parking and traffic, there is always the possibility of have an unforgettable time. To mark the occasion, the city of Melun will see flowers almost everywhere, and especially near the route of the flame, several animation centers.

“For the occasion, the National Gendarmerie Museum will offer free animations throughout the day and in particular a exhibition on the forecourt of the museum of old vehicles and recent of the gendarmerie,” details the town hall. The museum will then be open free of charge from 2:30 p.m. after the passing of the flame.

On arrival, a whole village of festivities is organized by the municipality. It is first of all on the water that several activities will be offered to you: “Attend the semi-final of the French Water Jousting Championship on the Quai de la Courtille. Learn how to rowing and to paddle with the Melun associations! Show and initiation de flyboard. Initiation Jetski electric for children. Demonstration of water rescue Terres Neuves Sportsifs”, then lists the Melun town hall.

For those who prefer to stay on the ground, you can participate in a discovery of breakdancerelax with the yoga tai chior even try to beat a large climbing wall. A space of virtual reality of the CAMVS, an installation for skate demonstrations, of the inflatable structuresbut also wooden games for children, will be made available.

Finally, a closing evening will immerse you in the guinguette atmosphere until midnight. “On this occasion, in partnership with ‘Place D’ we are concocting a colorful programming : Anglo-Saxon pop, Afro-Caribbean music, Cajun and DJ will be there,” supports the town hall. A food truck et refreshment bar will be on site.

Additional information on ville-melun.fr

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