The day after the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, French people woke up with stars in their eyes and a touch of nostalgia after more than fifteen days of festivities. In the central 7th arrondissement of the capital, close to the competition sites and the Eiffel Tower, the owner of a typical Parisian news kiosk sipped his morning coffee while stacking the latest French and international newspapers. Most French and foreign press celebrated the success of the Paris Olympics. “A newfound fervour,” “France dazzles the world,” or simply “Thank you” are the main titles on the front pages of …