The Olympic Games in Vendôme
In 2024, Vendôme, this emblematic town in the Loire Valley, will become a symbol of dreams and enthusiasm as it welcomes the Olympic torch relay on July 9, before it continues its journey to illuminate the cauldron at the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26, 2024.
The Olympic Torch Relay not only symbolizes a supreme sporting event; it also shines a spotlight on all those who, with daring and grace, strive to undertake, sublimate French know-how, and perpetuate traditions. It's a unique opportunity to shine the spotlight on the engineers, entrepreneurs and craftsmen who make French creativity and genius shine around the world.
The Olympic Torch Relay not only symbolizes a supreme sporting event; it also shines a spotlight on all those who, with daring and grace, strive to undertake, sublimate French know-how, and perpetuate traditions. It's a unique opportunity to shine the spotlight on the engineers, entrepreneurs and craftsmen who make French creativity and genius shine around the world.
Vendôme, with its rich soul and architectural wonders, such as its Châteaux de la Loire, offers a majestic setting for this international event.
It's a city that, like the Olympic Games themselves, celebrates excellence, felicity and unity, as well as being a showcase for French culture and history.
As a relay city, Vendôme will not simply be a point of passage, but a place where the Olympic flame, a symbol of unity and peace, will honor the journey of athletes and nations towards the pinnacle of world sport.
It's also an opportunity for the town to demonstrate its commitment to Olympic values and to share its own wonders and achievements with the world.