Salma Hayek Pinault Takes Olympic Flame Through Palace Of Versailles

Salma Hayek Pinault Takes Olympic Flame Through Palace Of Versailles. Hollywood superstar Salma Hayek Pinault was among the torchbearers as the Olympic Flame travelled to the opulent Palace of Versailles on 23 July.The day saw 175 torchbearers, including renowned sports figures and celebrities, come together to celebrate this momentous occasion. Salma took the flame through Versailles' gilded interior - including its famed Hall of Mirrors - usually reserved for official ceremonies of the French Republic. Ahead of carrying the torch, Salma wrote on Instagram that she was, “Feeling the excitement and unity the Olympics brings.” Built by Louis XIV, who expanded his father’s Versailles hunting lodge and residence into Europe’s most impressive palace, the Hall of Mirrors contains more than 350 individual mirrored surfaces and much priceless art. The day's events also featured a football relay at France’s national football centre at Clairefontaine. It was led by France’s 2018 World Cup-winning manager Didier Deschamps. The Olympic Torch Relay will reach the Stade de France for the opening ceremony on Friday, July 27, 2024.