Empreintes

Relive the legacy and excitement of the Paris Games

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris made history, celebrating the return of this global event to France a century after its last edition in Paris. A moment of fervor and sharing, they revived the founding values of Olympism: excellence, respect, and friendship.

In this book, immerse yourself in an event that had a profound impact on sport and society, and let yourself be carried away by a read that extends the spirit of the Games far beyond the stadiums.

Paris 1924 – Paris 2024: a century of Olympic evolution

One year after the Games, Empreintes offers an insightful retrospective look at the legacy left by Paris 2024. Through powerful images and texts by Benoît Heimermann, this book highlights the parallels and contrasts between the 1924 and 2024 Games.

From sports disciplines to infrastructure, athletic performance to social commitments, the book reveals the profound evolution of the Olympic movement and the world of sports over a century.

A visual and narrative testimony to collective memory

More than just a book, Empreintes is a valuable testimony. It invites us to measure the lasting impact of the Paris 2024 Games on society, sport, and the collective imagination. With its sensitive writing and powerful imagery, this book is an essential record of this historic event.

It offers a unique insight into the Olympic legacy, helping us understand how the Games shape their era and leave a lasting mark on our collective memory.