The City of Light shined bright on Friday after Olympics officials pulled off an ambitious opening ceremony that spanned from the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower.

The ceremony, which marked the official kickoff to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was an immersive cultural tour, highlighting the expansive French contribution to the arts, from Monet to “Les Misérables.”

It was a star-studded journey through Paris’ most iconic sites, featuring appearances from Olympic and pop culture royalty,…