Olympic Torch Relay

at Cannes Lions 2024

Please see information below and maps of the route: The important point to note is there will be limited crossing between North and South sides of the Croisette between 10am – 1pm on Tuesday, June 18.  And no crossing when the Torch bearers are passing.  Please bear this in mind when scheduling any of your team coming into or out of the festival .

  • DATE: Tuesday 18th June
  • Location: Croisette and Palais – specifically Red Carpet Steps
  • Route:  See map below
  • Red Carpet steps: 11:43am
Route:
  • The Olympic Flame will be traveling on the south side of the Croisette
  • The security protocol footprint extends from Boulevard Jean Hibert (before the Canopy by Hilton) up to Mouré Rouge (after Palm Beach)
    • Protocol will be set up and await departure between Boulevard Jean Hibert and Cannes Town Hall
    • The Olympic Torch relay route will start at the Cannes Town Hall to finish at Mouré Rouge, traveling on the road South Croisette (beach side).  The Palais Red Carpet steps is the first stop. – arriving there at approximately 11:45am
  • There will be a DJ set up on the Red Carpet Steps for the morning

Restrictions:

  • Parking will prohibited from midnight on Tuesday 18th morning
  • No deliveries to the Palais from 8am
  • Traffic restrictions will operate from 10am
  • From 10am to 1pm: Croisette North will  remain in part open for circulation, whilst Croisette South will be entirely closed off for the Olympic convoy – including access to the car parks Laubeuf, Pantiero and Palais.
  • Cars will not be able to access the palais/ Entrance Des Artiste from 10am to 1.00pm – The closest point for car drop offs during this time will be Rue des Serbes
  • Both Croisette sidewalks will be open, there will be intermittent crossing points from Croisette North to South between 10.00am-1.00pm
  • Crossing of the street is prohibited during the passing of the Olympic Flame
  • Security Checkpoint 7 will be used for the torch relay and not accessible to delegates.  All other checkpoints remain open
  • Once the convoy has left the barriers will start to be removed as the flame moves down the Croisette.