It's no secret, but you may have missed the news: Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! A sporting event on an international scale, which is set to change the face of the capital for a few weeks. The Games take place from July 26 to September 8, 2024, in various locations across Paris and the Île-de-France region.
The 8th arrondissement will also be living to the rhythm of this major competition, and with good reason: the district is hosting several events, and is home to three Olympic and Paralympic venues during this summer of 2024. Here are the sporting venues to discover, and all the information you need to enjoy these Games in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Located near the Champs-Elysées, on avenue Winston Churchill, the Grand Palais is a remnant of the1900 Universal Exhibition. The building 's architecture is impressive, particularly its nave, which has been classified as a historic monument. Today, the Grand Palais hosts exhibitions, fairs and shows... The building was extensively renovated in preparation for the Olympic Games.
The Grand Palais is one of the theaters of these Games:fencing, wheelchair fencing and taekwondo events are scheduled to take place there. The venue is served by metro lines 1 and 13 (Champs-Elysées Clémenceau stop).
Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all! [Read more]
It's an ancient sport in which France excels: discover the history and workings of fencing, before following the events at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [Read more]
A martial art from South Korea, taekwondo is set to bring the Grand Palais to life this summer 2024, during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. An opportunity to find out more about the sport. [Read more]
Place de la Concorde is one of the capital's best-known and most visited squares. Formerly known as "Place Louis XV", it is one of Paris's "royal squares". Situated between the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs-Elysées, it is surrounded by a number of monuments and places of interest. Over the centuries, this square has been the scene of major events in French history, including the executions of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Fights, conflicts, demonstrations, concerts, political gatherings: Parisians often gather on this essential square.
The square is accessible by metro, with lines 1, 8 and 12 meeting at Concorde station. Four events are held on the square, including breakdance and skateboarding, the guest sports of the Paris Olympics.
The Place de la Concorde is the capital's largest square. It was here, at the start of the Champs-Elysées, that Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were guillotined. Today, it is one of the most famous squares in Paris, and its famous golden-tipped obelisk still dominates the city. [Read more]
Fans of the orange ball are in for a treat: two basketball events are being organized at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about the sport before enjoying the games, this summer, in Paris. [Read more]
Mountain biking, track racing, BMX, freestyle... Cycling comes in many forms during these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about this cycling sport. [Read more]
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are an opportunity for the general public to get a closer look at less traditional sports. Today, we discover the breaking, new sport of the Olympic Games: its history, where to practice it, our best athletes... [Read more]
Fans of board sports are over the moon! Skateboarding is part of the Paris 2024 Games program for the second time in Olympic history! So, what's its history? What are the rules of the sport? What are our chances of French medals? Where do the skateboarding events take place? We tell you all about skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympics. [Read more]
The Pont Alexandre-III links the 8th arrondissement (right bank) with the 7th arrondissement (left bank). It owes its name to Tsar Alexander III of Russia, as a sign of friendship, and to consolidate theFranco-Russian alliance signed in 1891. The bridge was also created for the1900 Universal Exhibition. The bridge is richly decorated, paying homage to France's great eras, as well as to the arts, sciences and combat.
The bridge is accessible from the right bank via Place de la Concorde (metros 1, 8 and 12, Concorde stop), or via Les Invalides on the left bank (metros 8 and 13, or RER C). Four events are scheduled to take place on or under the bridge:
The Pont Alexandre III is one of the most legendary bridges in Paris, thanks to its architecture, its proximity to the Invalides, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, and its unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Combining endurance, long distances and a three-part event, triathlon combines three disciplines into one. Since ancient times, athletes have struggled to be crowned winners of this highly demanding discipline. Discover the history of triathlon in the Olympic Games! [Read more]
Athletics is undoubtedly one of the most popular disciplines at the Olympic Games (although it itself comprises several dozen disciplines). Throwing, jumping, running... track and field is also a record-breaking discipline, with some of the world's greatest champions making history with their performances. [Read more]
It's one of the most watched disciplines at the Summer Olympics: swimming is the water sport of all records. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, the competition will take place at Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
A neighborhood with a rich history, home to Olympic and Paralympic events: the 8th arrondissement has it all. In fact, between two competitions, don't hesitate to take a stroll through this corner of Paris: museums, monuments, restaurants, cafés, curiosities... There's never a dull moment in this arrondissement!
Paris 8th arrondissement restaurants: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 8th arrondissement? Click here to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
You won't want to leave this arrondissement this summer!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26th, 2024 to September 8th, 2024
Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, records, rules, athletes... All you need to know about fencing
Paris 2024 Olympics: discover taekwondo, its history, its rules, its athletes
History of the Place de la Concorde
Paris 2024 Olympics: everything you need to know about basketball, its history, its rules, its athletes
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, practices, athletes... All you need to know about cycling
Paris 2024: history, practice, athletes, all about breaking at the Olympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: everything you need to know about skateboarding, its history, its rules, its athletes
History of the Alexander III Bridge
Olympics 2024: history, rules and records... everything you need to know about triathlon
Paris 2024 Olympics: records, rules, history... everything you need to know about athletics and the marathon
Paris 2024 Olympics: everything you need to know about swimming, its rules, history, records
