Olympic Games 2024 in Paris: where and at what time to see the flame in the Alps of Haute-Provence, route May 11

The third stage and a new department – Alpes of Haute-Provence! After arriving in Marseille and moving to Toulon and Var in the middle of the week, the Olympic flame will gain altitude and rise to the peaks this Saturday, May 11th. A total of 89 carriers will take part in this stage.

The flames will first pass from 9 a.m. to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (04), star village of Provence, located at the gates of the Verdon Gorge. She will visit the chapel of Notre-Dame de Beauvoir. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, it was classified as a historical monument in 1921.

Then the flames will pass through the city. Sisteron around 9:20 am. Situated on the Route Napoleon, it holds the title of “France’s Most Beautiful Detours”, thanks in part to its famous citadel, through which the flames pass before heading to the Roches de la Baume, a wonderful climbing site. A collective relay race “Mountain and Climbing” will be organized. The flame will be carried by Thierry Delarue, a member of the French para-alpinism team.

The house of writer and film director Jean Giono went up in flames

The four-time world champion is about to hit the road. Digne-les-Bains at noon (12:10-13:25) visit to the Haute-Provence Geopark, recognized by UNESCO. It will run along the banks of the Bleone, a river that crosses the city.

Historical heritage will not be forgotten Colmar-les-Alpes, The flame will illuminate the Fort de Savoie (from 13:35 to 13:55) and in Forcalquier (from 16:30 to 17:10) the Cathedral of Notre-Dame du Bourg.

Then the flames will light up the city Barcelonanet at 18:00, where the walk will pass in front of the Mexican villas of the Ubaye Valley, built in the 19th century. The day will end at Manosquethe most populous city in the Alps of Haute-Provence, where the festive events will take place, accessible free of charge (from 15:30 to 19:45).

Jean Salobert Stadium in Manosque, site of the cauldron celebrations.

The flame will travel through the city from 18:45 to 19:20. Its route will begin north of the medieval enclosure at Porte de Soubeyran, built in the 13th century. Then head to Porte de la Saonerie, built at the end of the 14th century. The flames will then move to the center of Jean-Giono, which was the author’s home and refuge from 1930 to 1970. It will then move to the Moulin de l’Olivette, a cooperative known for its olive oil. Then it will be time for the end of the day celebration, which will take place at the Stade Jean Salobert in Manosque: the general public will be able to gather at the Parc de la Rochette, the main sports infrastructure of the city, to enjoy it throughout the day. . throughout the evening.

From 18:00 there will be a show on the sports ground. At 19:20, the last of 89 torchbearers will arrive on stage, after which the Olympic cauldron will be lit. A huge screen, host and DJ will also be present to lift the spirits of the audience.