France beefs up security measures ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The planned six-kilometre sailing route down the Senne has become a major talking point for its unique open-air event setup and its exposure to potential danger.

France is increasing security measures in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics next month.

Military helicopters will patrol the city and protect airspace on the day of the ambitious 26 July ceremony, which is proving to be a serious security challenge.

Around 200 Olympic delegations will join the regatta of more than 80 boats down the Senne. They will make the journey along a six-kilometre route, which has become a major talking point for its unique open-air setup and its exposure to potential danger.

Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said the route would be inside a high-security zone described as an “anti-terrorism perimeter,” including the first row of buildings along the route.

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