Olympic Nights - Paris 2024

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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.

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[donlester]

The Paris Olympics were epic from start to finish. Sad they are over.

[navis]

In the heart of Paris, where the rivers flow,
A city of wonders, where dreams brightly glow.
With the Eiffel Tower standing tall and proud,
Athletes gather, fierce yet unbowed.

In the streets of Montmartre, in the Champs-Élysées,
Joy and excitement fill every café.
The world comes together, in harmony’s song,
In the Parisian air, where we all belong.

[doudouard]

Kudos to the volunteers, they truly were the unsung heroes of the Olympics!

[thedavidguy]

Paris really did itself proud for this olympics! Thanks for showing us.

[gandigooglegandigoogle]

The greatest olympic games ever! Just wonderful !

[JCF]

Thanks for showing your perspective on the games. So much fun. So much color. The French knocked this one out of the park.

[SaraMC-vb]

For a bunch of reasons, I'm typically NOT a fan of The Olympics. Leave it to Paris to (somewhat) change my mind! I LOVED the Opening Ceremonies! OK, so I only watched the Opening Ceremonies and Jay's vlogs, but that was beyond good enough for me. Jay -- you gave me such a good idea of what things were like, without me having to brave the crowds, the heat, and all the boring sports stuff. Obviously, the athletes are truly amazing, but watching people swim laps or play soccer for hours on end just isn't my jam. Just a personal preference, no disrespect to others who are really into that. I think I'd be most happy hanging out in a quiet bar with Cooper. Anyway -- loved getting a taste of The Olympics in Paris! Thank you!

[DavidS]

Thank you for providing all the great overage of the Paris Olympics. Much appreciated. Enjoy your trip where ever you are off to this week.

[andyshacks]

Absolutely awesome. Good on you for getting tickets to those events. They have to be one of the most iconic games ever with those amazing backdrops. I do hope they find some way of keeping that cauldron. It’s just superb! And congratulations Paul on completing the marathon 👏👏👏

[FRanceSource]

Jay, we're so happy you got to experience so many events. Including with your Dad. We also enjoyed all of your vlogs prior to and during the Olympics. I love to see you smile...it's a lovely one and you are surely blessed with wonderful friends.

[tiamarrow]

This was my first time watching g the Olympics and honestly….it made me love Paris even more. I of course rooted for Team USA but specifically for the women’s 3x3 basketball team because my favorite athlete Hailey Van Lith was on that team. While I’m sad that they did lose….they at least got the bronze medal so I’m happy for them. I kinda of wish we could run it all back, and do it all over again. It’s sucks that they took down the opening ceremony video because some groups of people can’t handle the history of another country’s culture.

[pokeyjeanne]

Great video and the only way I was ever going to see this unique Olympics like I was a kid again! Thanks Jay!

[amourflower]

Omg Jay you are the Dude, what am amazing opportunity, Volunteers make the world go around. Merci Beaucoup.

[wynoi_yt]

Actually French do volunteer, just not in the same way as Americans. Thery mostly do it through the one million associations, which are a pillar of french society since 1901. The reluctance towards these Olympics was mostly political, anyone who applied was told they were slaving for Macron. And now they have memories for a lifetime. Thanks for the shout out, they deserve it

[Deckson]

Thanks for the behind the scenes looks, very entertaining.

[erikat]

Thanks Jay for bringing us the behind the scenes videos! You are amazing! ❤

[OliverGByrne]

Cool video ! Such a great atmosphere. Hope the Paralympics will be as good. Also.. Dang ! I want that plastic cup lol I love those weird little hats . Wish we could easily buy Olympic memorabilia outside of France.

[shinyshinythings]

This was fun to watch. Living in the suburbs (and having been out of town at the start, then gotten COVID when I got back) I didn’t see too much live and in person, mostly I experienced the Games via livestream. So I got a nice vicarious experience through your eyes. Looking forward to the Paralympics!

[dianegenx]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Jay!
It looks like you had a great time!

[veronicagreen]

Amazing videos Jay!, thanks for sharing, , bravo volunteers 🎉🎉❤!, greetings from Mexico