What Happened With the Paris Olympics? My Thoughts as a Local!

[@desiresanchezcardona3706]

I’m so happy you made this video for me to remember the feeling… I was in Paris for a few days before and for a few days after the opening ceremony. We saw the ceremony, went to two games. We got to go to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. We saw the outside stadiums and heard/ felt the people cheer. I felt safe, happy, connected to the world and excited. I wore my country colors/flag and saw the pride in other people’s flags and colors. We went to eat at one of your recommended restaurants and had steak frites. It was absolutely the time of my life. Loved being in Paris for this special, special time. Thanks, France. It was amazing! ❤️🇫🇷🌟🇵🇷

[@davesaunders7080]

Bonjour,New subscriber from Toronto and I enjoy all your observations of the amazing Olympics. Paris did such an amazing job hosting! Been to Paris 2X and maybe agan next year so will be browsing all your content as residents living in Paris with all the inside tips. I actually retired from work on the opening day so was a special memory for me. Au revoir.

[@kath6720]

I literally grew up on all continents except the poles and there are so many cities I’ve loved, but none comes close to my hometown ! Paris je t’❤!!!!!

[@ElRonDeTexas]

Thank you for sharing your Olympic experience. 🎉

[@MarcoP70]

My wife and I left Paris on the 18th of July, I hadn't expected the streets to be so quiet?! We hope to be back in Paris sometime next year. Hope to see more updates of the games, thank you.

[@LucileHR]

Paris has been so empty!!

[@susankelly5516]

I love your video. It’s so great thank you so much for writing all over Paris and showing everything to us during the Olympics.❤

[@LivingBobby]

Loved going to the Olympics with you ❤

[@LucileHR]

It was so fun!! We made a few memories we'll tell our grandkids about :)

[@LankyLec]

Bobby is a keeper ☺🥰

[@tomasmraz9451]

Hi Lucile! We just returned back home from Paris. We stayed in Batignolles thanks to your videos. What a nice place! Thank you for your videos and tips, it was very helpful.

[@wanderfulstops8488]

Bonjour 🙂This is the best vlog on olympics from someone who stays in the city. We loved it !

[@pkshah254]

Thank you for all the tips lucile i am in paris and have had a wonderful time regardless of the challenges which we have enjoyed in our stride

[@1978danielTaylor]

You are the best lucy! Please be safe and sound . You your life in episodes make for a better place in this world .. as always your voice and actions make all better!

[@kenthomas6647]

Thank you for the great videos! My family learned a lot of what to expect when we visited for the Olympics. It was our first time in Paris, and you made us feel ready. The games and Paris were incredible! Merci from Nashville TN USA.

[@xaviestoc7738]

Was in the in late July and saw three different sports. The atmosphere was amazing and super positive. My hotel was within the QR-code area but police officers were super nice every time we passed by and the presence of a lot of international people, police plus military, made me feel safe. Paris made a great job and it wil lbe remembered for so long by all of us who attended. ❤😊

[@marciahenderson4396]

I recently found your channel and do enjoy it. I live in metro Atlanta, GA and have since 1994. I did attend the Olympics here. A lot of people left town and rented out their houses for the games. This was really before remote working but Atlanta has heavy traffic and it was the best two weeks of traffic we have had since I moved here. Also July weather here is typically very hot and very humid, but during the games the weather was really nice with miler temperatures. I went to beach volleyball here and yes the Brazilian fans are incredible! I hope you really enjoy it.

[@eugenmalatov5470]

Such an interesting read. thank you.

[@KateKrauss]

The Olympics in Paris have been beautiful. For instance the Olympic Flame in the balloon rising--gorgeous. Also the whole section culminating in the ighting of the flame, with the French athletes. Also, I appreciate that you guys go to a bakery in almost every video. Respect.

[@teddine7366]

"It's so beautiful it looks fake." I was thinking the same thing. The Eiffel Tower background was unreal. I liked seeing the Olympics from a local's perspective. Thank you.

[@1972myk]

We visited from 27-30.7 and attended five events at four venues, plus walked over 47km during our stay. Bobby was right about how these are historic events and I feel Paris was a perfect host city. Already planning another trip next year!

[@LucileHR]

Happy that you had such a great trip! :)

[@athrunzala6770]

revenez vite . mais ne resté pas que sur paris car ca sera dommage . il y a plein d'autres ville cool a voir proche de paris :) comme lille , rouen , metz , nancy , lyon

[@marktwain6609]

Thank you for this, Lucile. I used to live in the 17th near the Parc Monceau too. I was between Ave Niel and Bd Pereire. Great to see so many familiar places as well as an overview of the Olympics. Merci, merci!

[@LucileHR]

Thank you watching, the 17th is a great place to live :)

[@sabrinabeardmore730]

Thank you for always thinking about us ,taking me on a journey most people never get the chance to get. luciile,and Bobby thank you from the bottom of the my heart.you 2 are super awesome.have a great day in Paris.

[@BGTuyau]

Merci de ce reportage intime et particulier. Un jour, j'aimerais avoir le même niveau en français que celui de Lucille en anglais. Bravo et Bonne Continuation !

[@LucileHR]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@stard00]

Had the most amazing time in Paris last month, thank you for the advice ❤

[@sfglamorgan8078]

My family watched the opening ceremony live from our house in New Zealand. We absolutely loved it. Bravo France!

[@electrckdjay]

I remember your last video and I understood some of Parisian's hesitation. I am so happy that Bobby convinced you to stay and that you soaked it all in! My home Los Angeles is next and I'm definitely not going to give into the scare campaign of the crowds or traffic! It's going to have its problems, but its definitely going to be worthwhile to stay and enjoy this international event :D

[@mywanderways]

Wonderful share, liked it very much, thank you for all the info 👍

[@thejeanjeanie]

❤️❤️❤️ thank uuu. Loved it loved it ‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Teri_Berk]

This summer will be remembered by the rain in Paris ! We went to the French Open (Roland-Garros) as tourists in 28.May.2024 when we arrived in, it was raining ! I thought the May may be raining and reckoned that late July would be free from rain in Paris but no, even in late July when the Olympics are starting out it's raining again But let me tell you, Paris is still nice and memorable with the rain too.

[@LucileHR]

Yes! It has rained non stop this year!

[@slicksalmon6948]

The organizers have done an unbelievable job.

[@DavidGwynnJones]

It was the same in Sydney (except for the rain 😅) Everyone expected traffic chaos (Sydney is very congested) but it was great. Everyone I knew left Sydney but later regretted it 😂 It was the best time, I imagine Paris is amazing now, soak it up!

[@joemark1154]

Thanks for sharing, loved it ! 🤩

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Malheureusement Céline est atteinte d'une maladie dégénérative, le syndrome de la personne raide donc ça m'aurait étonnée qu'elle soit allée se balader à Paris car maintenant elle a de la douleur et du mal à se déplacer mais si ça avait eu lieu il y a quelques années tu aurais peut-être eu la chance de la voir 💖

[@FalcomScott312]

The Olympics is great and all, but I've haven't been watching that much because I work for a living! Great Video Lucile & have a beautiful weekend!

[@LucileHR]

I feel you! That game was on a Sunday for us :)

[@PamHaynes-oo3ck]

Nice to have Bobby at the Olympics with you. Enjoy

[@jazzmoran]

I'm surprised how un-impackted paris is by the "j-o" I'm a street musician in paris and I was scared that I'd be unable to work as it was hard running up to the opening event,but it's been amazing, aside from being searched twice its been just as normal.

[@RobinPalmerTV]

Reading reports in the UK of empty restaurants and hotels over in Paris which seems pretty bad. Loving the coverage though. The city is putting on a great show.

[@johnfriel-uj2zs]

Paris Is Awesome 👌 👏 👍 Thanks 😊 For Outstanding ✌️ Video. ❤😂😅😊

[@LucileHR]

Thank you!!

[@raeanneyeh]

Hi! Love your videos! Just wondering, what section/block/row were your seats for the volleyball game??

[@cedrichanser5580]

Omg i can see myself working in the beach-volley stadium on a few clips ahahaha

[@SpaceyStacy74]

Do you think that more French people could have stayed and not been affected since outside of the Olympic area it’s very quiet?

[@kovie9162]

I'll probably never attend an Olympics unless it's where I happen to live at the time. The closest I've come was when the winter games were held in Vancouver when I lived in Seattle. It's close enough that in theory I could have gone for the day and returned that night, but it would have been overwhelming, especially the border crossing, so I didn't. This seems like fun since it's literally in the city that you live in. It would be crazy to not try to see at least a little of it when you're there. I try to see some of the US Open every year, during the qualifying week preceding the official Open, when it's free but you can still see some high quality professional tennis. In fact the beach volleyball stadium looks a lot like some of the newer US Open stadiums. Only, it had a somewhat nicer backdrop. 😊

[@MrGadfly772]

Was the rest of the city operating as normal? Were shops, cafes, museums and restaurants still open? If so it might be interesting to visit at this time as while I have a great interest in seeing Paris but I have no desire to see the Olympics.

[@DE-iv8if]

I really liked the Opening Ceremony. :D But the Weather (Rain) ruined all the Efforts to keep the Seine clean enough, somewhat..

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Lucile I am curious how the Olympics have affected local Paris businesses? You showed very empty neighbourhoods. Do the tourists go there after events? I am just concerned about small businesses being disaffected due to the intense security for the Olympics.

[@tiamarrow6366]

I’ve been watching the Olympics but only for my team (Team USA of course) and for the Women’s Basketball 3x3 team. Sadly, the first 3 games they lost but they’ve won the last 2 games….so I’m hoping that they can win some more because one of the athletes has received so much hate this year. So she needs this win more than anything.

[@LucileHR]

Fingers crossed!! We’re also rooting for team USA (and team France) at home :)

[@tiamarrow6366]

@@LucileHRI watched the opening ceremony on tv and I personally loved it especially John Lennon’s “Imagine” being played….it made me tear up. Also, the only bad part was that my favorite athlete on that team, actually got sick during the opening because of the rain yet despite the first 3 losses she still outplayed her teammates.

[@ricvel80]

I like your American english

[@MrStan0630]

Isn’t the stadium where they held volleyball a temporary structure?

[@itsalikhan9871]

Hi Lucile will be my girl

[@mikaelanidoy2805]

Hi Lucile! What’s the name of the park with the Eiffel Tower in the back @ 10:39

[@clement6574]

Le champs de Mars

[@ReneeLenore]

Salut Lucile. Ou est-ce que vous avez écouté que Céline Dion habitait à Batignolles?

[@LucileHR]

Coucou ! Elle logeait au Royal Monceau, pas trop loin de chez nous du coup les gens du quartier en parlaient :)

[@minime7375]

I don’t say this to be offensive because I love your channel but these Olympic Games were a disgrace. From the distasteful opening ceremony (I had nightmares with that beheaded Marie Antoinette) to the logistics, there are multiple reports from our delegation all over media about the terrible living conditions, the boiling buses, the time it took them to get to the arena and the lack of suitable food. Some of our athletes had to leave the Olympic village and go book hotel rooms so they could have AC and adequate, high protein meals.. It doesn’t look like a lot of fun for the locals either.

[@LucileHR]

I don’t have the same experience but I welcome people who have different opinions of course! :)

[@minime7375]

@@LucileHR We are all very fond of our swimmer golden boy and everyone was upset and outraged hearing that they had to move because of the living and transport conditions and so did the S Koreans. The athletes’ expefiences are obviously different from a local’s but I didn’t understand why would the organizers provide no AC in the rooms and on the buses during a heat wave and why force athletes to go vegan for 1/3rd of their meals. 😳

[@surlespasdondine]

Well the AC in rooms/homes is just not something we really know here in Western Europe.

[@minime7375]

@@surlespasdondine I’m in Eastern Europe and we do have AC in many homes, I’m surprised to hear Western Europe doesn’t. You do in most hotels and B&Bs. And for sure the athletes’ accomodations and buses should’ve had AC.

[@sydbannock]

Do you know vlogger Jay Swanson by chance?

[@Zainali-i8b3c]

Hi

[@AbdulRahim-cu7y]

Hi Lucile! Do you edit videos yourself, or have you hired someone? I'm an editor and would love to discuss, if you’re interested.

[@wild_insomnia]

Beaux cheveux, Lucile

[@rebeccajoseph7640]

You mean, Aya is the French BEYONCÉ?! righttttttt👀

[@paulloughlin1529]

super this ,super that,cool, super cool, cute and cute again, super cute,and on and on it goes, over and over.great channel, great views,great info,but superfluity and superficial even supercilious.

[@marlonsegura5201]

I'm here for the olympics and was expecting a happier atmosphere-- something similar to Athens 2004 or London 2012. The french are excited about their own team, but somewhat uninterested in the Olympic spirit as a whole. On top of that , the social and political situation does not add up.

[@lindahume4422]

Loved the opening ceremony, original and very French. Some just love to get their knickers in a twist. Loved the headless Marie Antoinette’s. The bike riding down the Seine was amazing. I thought it was wonderful and a little crazy. Just magnificent. ❤❤

[@LucileHR]

I really loved it too!! It was really beautiful :)

[@김혜령-p6r]

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[@enriquesanchez2001]

[@LucileHR]

Thanks for watching!

[@Xyzuniverse567]

Chin tapak dum dum