Paris 2024 : Cérémonie d'Ouverture.

Question 1

This French-Malian singer-songwriter sang in the opening ceremony. What is her name?

Accepted Answer

Aya Nakamura

Question 2

What was the building that housed the beheaded Marie Antoinette?

Accepted Answer

The Conciergerie

Question 3

Pont means BRIDGE in French. What is the name of this PONT?

Accepted Answer

Pont d'Austerlitz-commemorates the Battle of Austerlitz (1805) by Napoleon

Question 4

Where is the Olympic Cauldron?

Accepted Answer

The Tuileries Garden

Question 5

She is singing on the Pont des Arts. Why is it famous?

Accepted Answer

For many years, couples put love locks on this bridge.

Question 6

The Pont des Arts crosses the Seine linking the Louvre and what other building?

Accepted Answer

The Institut de France

Question 7

Céline Dion sangHymne à l’amour (the Hymn to Love), formerly by Edith Piaf. Why did they choose this song?

Accepted Answer

It connects France and sport: Edith Piaf and her lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan

Question 8

The unknown torch bearer is running along the roof top of which famous building here?

Accepted Answer

Musée d'Orsay

Question 9

What is the significance of the hot air balloon?

Accepted Answer

First successful ascent in a hot air balloon took place in France in 1783, The Montgolfier Brothers - inventors of the hot air balloon, French Innovation: The balloon celebrates French ingenuity and science, This symbolizes athletes' pursuit of excellence and pushing human limits.

Question 10

On top of what building was the French national anthem sung?

Accepted Answer

Grand Palais

Paris 2024 : Cérémonie d'Ouverture.

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Paris 2024 : Cérémonie d'Ouverture.

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