Paris is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games with unprecedented security measures in place.
Requires Games Pass
The city has implemented a new anti-terrorism security perimeter known as "SILT" (Internal Security and Counterterrorism), restricting access along the Seine until the July 26 opening ceremony, according to L'Independent.
Led by Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin and Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez, law enforcement has enacted stringent measures to safeguard this critical area of the capital.
Access to the secured zone requires a "Games Pass," represented by a QR code. Only residents, professionals, and visitors with reservations at museums, hotels, or restaurants can enter, provided they have applied for and obtained the Pass through the dedicated platform. To facilitate this process for affected workers and residents, extended hours have been implemented at local town halls.
Grace Period
The security perimeter spans from the Tolbiac Bridge to the Garigliano Bridge, covering nearly all Seine riverbanks and adjacent neighborhoods. During the initial phase, authorities will exercise patience and leniency towards permanent residents and workers within the zone who have not yet received their QR codes. This grace period aims to minimize disruptions for approximately 20,000 residents and businesses.
For those who have not applied for a QR code, an emergency processing system ensures rapid issuance within 24 hours. Vigilance will be paramount, with systematic identity checks, searches, and pat-downs at entry points.
The anti-terrorism perimeter supplements other restrictions already in place across Paris to secure the global event. Starting from 1 PM on July 26, only security and emergency personnel will be permitted within this zone. Authorities are set to announce further restrictive measures ahead of the opening ceremony, expected to draw over 326,000 spectators along the Seine riverbanks.
