Olympic torch will pass close to Geneva

The Olympics will be in Paris this summer – and the route of the torch on its way to the French capital will pass close to Geneva.

On Sunday June 23rd, it will pass through Annemasse and Annecy. 

It will be carried through the region by six athletes. 

The flame will be lit in April in Olympia in Greece. It will arrive in Marseille by boat on May 8th. 

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