‘It might actually be cool’: wary Parisians seduced by prospect of Olympics

‘It might actually be cool’: wary Parisians seduced by prospect of Olympics

Against a backdrop of political uncertainty, people in Paris seem sanguine about sporting spectacle despite grumbles over inconvenience

Bus drivers may need to be taught to be nice, few think the Seine will be swimmable and breakdancing on the Place de la Concorde isn’t for everyone – but two weeks from the opening ceremony, Parisians are starting to look forward to their Games.

“You know what? I think they might actually be quite cool,” said Cécile Bizet, a recruitment consultant, adding that she was particularly excited about “the fencing, under the great glass roof in the Grand Palais. It’ll be magnificent.”

Continue reading…

Please follow and like us:
Pin Share