The Olympic Flame arrived on the island of Martinique yesterday, marking the final day of the Olympic Torch Relay’s journey through French overseas territories. The flame began its route at Mount Pelee before passing through the cities of Le Lamentin and Le Robert.
In Le Robert, a torchbearer passed the flame to another torchbearer on a boat, allowing it to continue around the island and through the Passe de Curie on its way to other coastal towns and villages. The flame ended its journey for the day in the port city of Fort-de-France, where a cauldron was lit in front of cheering crowds.
Today, the torch relay will return to mainland France and continue its journey through popular tourist destinations in the Alpes-Maritimes department. The relay will end with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games. The 2024 Paris Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8.
