France specialises in glum self-doubt. Has this joyful Olympics finally changed that? | Alexander Hurst
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Perhaps the Spanish newspaper El Pais said it best when it remarked that the country seems to have taken a vacation from itself, by which it meant that grumbling had been sidelined by unabashed joy.
Hospitality houses from various nations in Parc de la Villette hosted fans from numerous countries, fostering a sense of unity during the Olympics.
The atmosphere of joy and unity during the Olympics in France may have a lasting impact on the narratives and identities of its people, influencing how they view themselves in the future.
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