The Olympic Games Closing Ceremony in pictures
Updated on 13/08/2024
One last party (for now)
The Stade de France and its 72,000 spectators shine as brightly as a gold medal.
One last party (for now)
The Stade de France and its 72,000 spectators shine as brightly as a gold medal.
Same flags, different athletes
As at the opening ceremony, each country was represented by flag-bearers. Olympic mountain bike champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Olympic 7-a-side rugby champion Antoine Dupont had this privilege for France.
Same flags, different athletes
As at the opening ceremony, each country was represented by flag-bearers. Olympic mountain bike champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Olympic 7-a-side rugby champion Antoine Dupont had this privilege for France.
The golden traveler
At the heart of the closing ceremony show, this mystical character was embodied by French breakdancer Arthur Cadre.
The golden traveler
At the heart of the closing ceremony show, this mystical character was embodied by French breakdancer Arthur Cadre.
In the heat, the crowd bath
The French athletes enjoyed one last moment of communion with their fans.
In the heat, the crowd bath
The French athletes enjoyed one last moment of communion with their fans.
A mini-Stade de France for each arrondissement
Once again, Parisians and tourists gathered to share the moment at a festive site, as here in the 15th arrondissement.
A mini-Stade de France for each arrondissement
Once again, Parisians and tourists gathered to share the moment at a festive site, as here in the 15th arrondissement.
The world at their feet
Around this huge planisphere, all the athlete delegations gathered on what was still an athletics track just a few days ago.
The world at their feet
Around this huge planisphere, all the athlete delegations gathered on what was still an athletics track just a few days ago.
Passing the baton
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has passed the baton - in this case the Olympic flag - to Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, which will host the Games in 2028.
Passing the baton
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has passed the baton - in this case the Olympic flag - to Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, which will host the Games in 2028.
Two icons of French sport in one photo
With his 5 medals (4 of them gold), Léon Marchand has gone down in history. As for the Stade de France, it has played host to all the major competitions: the Football World Cup, the Rugby World Cup and the Olympic Games.
Two icons of French sport in one photo
With his 5 medals (4 of them gold), Léon Marchand has gone down in history. As for the Stade de France, it has played host to all the major competitions: the Football World Cup, the Rugby World Cup and the Olympic Games.
Off to Los Angeles!
Known for his spectacular stunts (notably in Paris in Mission Impossible 6), Tom Cruise was a symbol of the handover between France and the United States for the organization of the Olympic Games.
Off to Los Angeles!
Known for his spectacular stunts (notably in Paris in Mission Impossible 6), Tom Cruise was a symbol of the handover between France and the United States for the organization of the Olympic Games.
French pop
French pop group Phoenix set the Stade de France alight with a rousing rendition of the French music scene's international success story (particularly in the USA).
French pop
French pop group Phoenix set the Stade de France alight with a rousing rendition of the French music scene's international success story (particularly in the USA).
Rideau
Enjoy two more weeks of festivities in Paris before the Paralympic Games start on August 28!
Rideau
Enjoy two more weeks of festivities in Paris before the Paralympic Games start on August 28!