"Parisian Waiters Revive Storied Course des Cafés Ahead of Olympics"

Paris celebrates its waiters and waitresses with a race through the streets ahead of the Olympics, showcasing the essential French profession and its role in serving millions of visitors. The event, revived after a 13-year hiatus, featured participants in their uniforms racing with trays of pastries, coffee cups, and water. The winners, Pauline Van Wymeersch and Samy Lamrous, expressed their love-hate relationship with the demanding profession, while acknowledging its integral role in their lives. The race highlighted the significance of cafés and restaurants as the soul of Paris, according to the city's mayor, Anne Hidalgo.