In partnership with 1 Hebdo, today Eric Fottorino talks about the Paris Olympics, which will also be held elsewhere other than in the capital. To watch the games this summer, we won’t necessarily have to go to Paris. The modern Olympic adventure was born in Paris, thanks to Baron Pierre de Coubertin. While the television will provide a glimpse of the games for those who can’t afford the expensive transportation, tickets, and accommodations in Paris, there will be games held in other cities across the country. This includes Tahiti, which will be hosting the surfing competition. If you want to stay away from the capital this summer, you can go to Lille for handball, Châteauroux for shooting, Marseille for sailing, and many other cities for various sporting events. Some events will still take place in Paris, but many will be spread out across the country. The importance of the games goes beyond Paris and will shape the image of France in the minds of millions of people around the world. This week, the Olympics are taking center stage in 1 Hebdo.
