Our morning was filled with delight as we walked through the city streets and by the fenced off parks (for security) along with many other Olympic fans. As we headed to watch Team Epee at the Grand Palais we passed the Official Olympic Store with a crazy long line that actually moved very swiftly.
The Grand Palais is a steel, stone and lots-o-glass structure which was originally completed in 1900 for exhibitions and events. After a century of wear and tear, it has been beautifully restored and is hosting the Olympic Fencing events.
Team Epee fencing is exciting to watch. There were four simultaneous matches played in three minute intervals for a total of 27 bouts (9 bouts for each of the team’s fencers). It was a joy to see the support from all eight teams all at the same time.
Following the match we walked over the bridge and headed to the Maison de l’Amérique latine (Latin America House) where we had tickets to view the mansion, view a photography exhibit and see some original Olympic designs and correspondence by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the Modern Olympic Games. The home is stunning with rococo details and large windows looking out to a massive private backyard. There was delicious food, drinks, large screen TVs with live events and as a special bonus, we were given some Olympic pins that have graphic sports disciplines, the entire set of disciplines can combine, like a puzzle to the shape of Paris.
Always a delicious dinner and then another view of the Arc de Triomphe to cap another award-winning day in Paris.
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