evidence: After a month of making its way through mainland France, the Olympic Torch Relay arrived in French Guiana this Sunday to begin the chapter of the Ocean Relay. As a result, French Guiana became the first French overseas territory to welcome the Olympic Torch, for the first time in its history. It was a day with a wealth of symbols and breathtaking images, from the Amazon rainforest to the Atlantic coast, placing the spotlight on the beauty of the landscapes, heritage and local sources of pride, such as the space centre in Kourou. The French Federation for judo organised the day’s collective relay and many local celebrities took on the role of torchbearer, such as Lucie Décosse, Alicia Aylies and also Malia Metella, who lit the celebration cauldron at the end of the day in Cayenne. [...] The Olympic Torch Relay is continuing its journey to meet as many people as possible to open the celebrations of the Games. The overseas territories, which contribute so much to making France tick thanks to their champions, cultures and histories, are an integral part of the celebration. The first of them to enjoy the honour of welcoming the Olympic Torch was French Guiana, the only French land in South America. With a total surface area of 84,000 m2, it is the largest French overseas territory, located between the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic coast. It boasts an exceptional variety of landscapes and a rich historical heritage, which the Olympic Torch Relay endeavoured to highlight throughout the day.