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Monocle on Sunday

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Olympic Preparations and Perception in Marseille and Paris

Exploring the concerns and excitement surrounding Marseille's preparations for the sailing component of the Olympics, contrasting with Paris's focus on regeneration projects. The chapter delves into French perceptions of hosting the Olympics, highlighting worries about security risks and lack of confidence. Additionally, it discusses the impact of a Netflix series depicting Marseille negatively and the city's efforts to address such stereotypes.

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