François de Canson: 'You loved Paris 2024, we will make you love the Alpes Françaises...'
On October 21 in Aix-en-Provence, over 900 participants (including 400 mayors), representing the 6 departments of the Région Sud, took part in the 6th...
On this occasion, Renaud Muselier, President of the Région, announced the creation of the 'Parlement des Jeux d'Hiver 2030 : Passion Montagne 2050'. 'This Parliament is a space for dialogue and consultation, bringing together all the stakeholders of the territory: local authorities, State, Europe, athletes, associations, scientists, companies, consular chambers, civil society, and many others. It is structured around several working groups and thematic events, and will be set up in the first quarter of 2025,' he explained, in the presence of Catherine Vautrin, ministre du Partenariat avec les territoires et de la Décentralisation. 'These Games do not only concern the Alpes or our mountain territories. They represent fantastic opportunities for all of our 6 departments and our 5 million inhabitants. This is why we created the « Parlement des Jeux d'Hiver 2030 : Passion Montagne 2050 ». With the Alpes françaises 2030, the entire Sud will benefit from the Olympic dynamic,' assured Renaud Muselier. The CIO is asking us if we are ready for 2030!
And what is your reaction?
We have to run a marathon at the pace of a sprint and submit a compliant file, like the Swiss, the Americans, and the Swedes on November 7. On November 29, the candidacy of the Alpes Françaises is accepted for 2030. On July 24, Monde de Rugby 2023 with 10 matches between Nice and Marseille, 40 million in economic benefits! On May 8, at the arrival of the flame in Marseille, there were 250,000 people (previous record in Barcelone with 5,000 people) and 20 million in economic benefits. The Games in the region mean 200 million in economic benefits and an additional million visitors, 65% of whom are international clients, 2,500 but above all a perspective and a power of projection into the future. We loved Paris 2024, we will make you love the Alpes Françaises 2030.
How did the CIO react?
The CIO saw an opportunity to reinvent the Jeux d'Hiver. We are the candidacy of a return to sobriety and excellence. A candidacy that reassures through many