Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Four entertainment villages on the day the Olympic flame passes through Le Havre

Many festivities will brighten up the city of Le Havre (Seine-Maritime) on Friday July 5th on the occasion of the passage of the Olympic flame. Demonstrations, music, games… There will be plenty of fun to be had in an electric sporting atmosphere!

Four entertainment villages

The city will welcome four entertainment villages in destination to all generations Friday, July 5. Budding athletes or the simply curious will be able to discover around thirty disciplines around fun and free activities, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Solo, with friends or family, everyone is welcome.

Team sports and board sports, at the beach esplanade: These are the best known sports, but not the least physical, football, volleyball, basketball, skateboard, rugby, handball or, more surprisingly, field hockey will be open to practice in this first village. And everyone can try it.

Fitness, strength and well-being, at the Jacques Chirac esplanade: The atmosphere will be no less festive in this second village where dances, gymnastics, climbing, tests of strength, and parkour will be highlighted. Sensations guaranteed!

Nautical and aquatic sports, at Bassin du Commerce: A breath of fresh air will be offered to visitors in this third village with canoeing, wakeboarding, rowing, water polo, swimming, sailing and even surfing.

Individual sports, on the Niemeyer library esplanade: They always impress, individual sports touch on all areas and bring a lot of satisfaction. In this last village, combat sports, racket sports, athletics, fencing, archery, and even horse riding will be at the heart of attention.

A musical atmosphere that sets fire

Nothing like good music to have a good time. Each village will be hosted by DJs: DJ Moun, at the Bassin du Commerce, the Collectif Helios, at the beach esplanade or, the groups Vif Argent and Toison d’or, at the Jacques Chirac esplanade

Nelson Mandela Esplanade, the central place

It’s the large celebration site. Open as soon as the parade arrives, around 3:30 p.m., the area around the Catène de Containers will be festive. Many activities will be offered until 7:30 p.m. A “giant digital wall” will offer a unique experience with virtual reality. It is also here, at the end of the day, that the cauldron will be lit!

Practical information :
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