Published On: Wed, Sep 4th, 2024

Paris mayor wants to keep Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. Not everyone is pleased

The Olympic rings -- five interlocking circles in blue, yellow, black, green and red -- hang from the façade of the Eiffel Tower, the French flag fluttering behind them.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plans to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower permanently has drawn the ire of some Parisians, French politicians, and the descendants of the man who designed the iconic structure. 

CBC | World News

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Paris mayor wants to keep Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. Not everyone is pleased