It's an aluminum silhouette that has captured the hearts of people around the world. Zeus, the majestic mechanical horse of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is getting ready to place its silver hooves in the heart of Bordeaux. From May 3 to 9, 2025, visitors to the Public Garden will have the privilege of freely admiring this monumental piece with an Olympic destiny.
A Living Artwork at the Intersection of Imagination and Engineering
Created by the Nantes workshop Blam for the pharmaceutical group Sanofi, Zeus was one of the most powerful icons of the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Standing 1.8 meters tall and entirely made of aluminum, this futuristic horse crossed the Seine during a historic parade, ridden by a masked rider, under the awestruck gaze of billions of viewers. A symbol of resilience, peace, and excellence according to its creators, it quickly became a legend of steel.
Zeus Continues Its Gallop Across France
After attracting 43,000 visitors in Paris, Zeus is embarking on an exceptional national and international tour. From Montpellier to Lyon, and beyond!Marseille, Mont-Saint-Michel, Frankfurt, or Nantes, each stop offers a new opportunity to be awed by its impressive and poetic presence.
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In Bordeaux, it will be in the lush green setting of the Public Garden that Zeus will set up his quarters. An invitation to contemplation and daydreaming, but also a moment to share the values of Olympism and contemporary art.