Seine River, where a boat parade of over 10,500 athletes from various countries is expected to be held. (Photo: Thu Ha/VNA)

He said he’s confident France can successfully host the ceremony on the Seine in an unprecedented format: a parade of 160 boats will carry the delegations of athletes along 6 km of the river.

Macron noted that organizers are preparing contingency plans in case authorities perceive a risk of a terrorist attack.

Alternative locations for the opening ceremony are Trocadero Square in downtown Paris, opposite the Eiffel Tower, or the Stade de France stadium.