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Olympics 2024: Olympic flame journey through Paris' landmarks

​Olympic torch at Louvre Pyramid​
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​Olympic torch at Louvre Pyramid​
French photographer and street artist JR (L) and France's former freestyle skier Sandra Laoura hold the torches during the Olympic Torch Relay in front of the Louvre Pyramid, designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei, in Paris.
BMX champion at the Trocadero
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BMX champion at the Trocadero
French BMX world champion Matthias Dandois posed with the Olympic flame at the Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
​Torch relay in Versailles​
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​Torch relay in Versailles​
A horsewoman carried the flame during the torch relay in Versailles. The event is part of the preparations for Paris hosting the Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
The Arc de Triomphe
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The Arc de Triomphe
French pastry chef Nina Metayer and French-Israeli singer Amir held the Olympic flame on the Champs-Elysees, in front of the Arc de Triomphe, during the torch relay.
Abhinav Bindra in Paris
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Abhinav Bindra in Paris
India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, participated as a torchbearer in the Olympic Torch Relay in Paris.
​Moulin Rouge​
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​Moulin Rouge​
Performers accompanied torch bearers Julien Segui and others as they carried the Olympic Torch at the Moulin Rouge on the second day of the torch relay.
​Sacre Coeur basilica​
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​Sacre Coeur basilica​
Actress Claudia Tagbo posed with the Olympic flame at the Sacre Coeur basilica during the relay.
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