2024-08-09 20:26:45
Decryption- If the atmosphere around the event venues has been electric since the Games began, the rest of the capital has been much quieter. Much to the dismay of shops that had been counting on this period to replenish their coffers.
Paris is a party… but not everywhere and not for everyone. As the Olympics slowly but surely approached their grand finale at the Stade de France, everyone agreed that the atmosphere at the venue was fiery from start to finish. The fans were there, making every game, every event, a celebration. A consistent observation that the international media particularly noted: from the Park of Versailles to the Place de la Concorde, from the Stade de France to Marseille, some highlighted the atmosphere. “Full of energy”others, “French style”,when The Wall Street Journal is serious. Even the French were surprised “No complaints”This was a shame for the Gauls, who were accustomed to complaining.
However, those familiar with Paris will have noticed that schizophrenia seems to have swept the capital. If the atmosphere around the event venues has been enthusiastic since the start of the Olympics, the rest of the city is much quieter, even deserted by residents and the large number of tourists that usually appear…
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