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Olympic Torch Relay Route
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Visitors come to Vichy Communauté to recharge their batteries and soak in its water and thermal baths, as well as to admire its heritage and flourish in this corner of the world—just as so many students, entrepreneurs and cultural and sports figures have previously done. On Friday 21 June, the Olympic torch will start its journey from the village of Le Mayet-de-Montagne. From there, it will head it to Saint-Yorre, known as "the sparkling town" thanks to its highly mineralised mineral water.
The next stop will be Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, on the banks of the Allier river. The flame will then travel to Cusset, a town nestled among hills on the lower slopes of the Bourbonnais mountains. Then it will be time to go to Vichy for the rest of the celebrations.
Celebrations in Vichy
Picture by © CREPS de Vichy
Vichy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its status as a spa town and the architectural treasures that can be found there. The Olympic torch will begin its tour of the city at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Centre for Sports Resources, Expertise and Performance (CREPS). It will then cross the Pont Jacques Chirac and follow the banks of the Allier river, a favourite spot for rowing, triathlon and canoeing enthusiasts, as well as the Parc Napoléon III. From there, it will go to the Parvis de l'Opéra, where it will take in a sweeping view of many of Vichy's must-see buildings. It will then be time to head to the celebration site to wrap up the festivities. The Olympic torch will be taken to the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, where the roaring crowd will watch the lighting of the cauldron.
Celebration venue info
Come and celebrate the passing of the Olympic flame in Vichy !
The celebration site is free and open to all from 3.30pm to 7.45pm at the following address: PLACE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE, 03200 VICHY
A festive programme open to all awaits you, including :
- events organised by the local authorities: sport, music, shows, etc.
- stands run by the Relay of the Flame sponsors:
- Coca-Cola will be providing a musical and festive atmosphere
- Banque Populaire will be giving the public the chance to try out water sports
- Caisse d'Epargne will be dedicating its stand to basketball and handball
- a show organised by the sponsors on the sports slab from 6 p.m.
- 7.20pm: the arrival of the last torchbearer and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, a moment not to be missed!
Note: a giant screen, a host and a DJ will also be on hand to get the public in the mood for the Torch Relay!
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