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Paris 2024 Olympics: the Château de Versailles, a royal setting for the Olympic events

It's one of the most spectacular Olympic venues in the world: the Château de Versailles is hosting several Olympic events during these Paris 2024 Games.

The Stade de France, the venue for concerts and sporting events in Saint-Denis (93)

Although many people think that the Stade de France is located in Paris, it's actually not far from the capital, in the inner suburbs of Saint-Denis (93). With its immense capacity and monumental stature, it is currently the largest stadium in France.

Paris 2024 Olympics: The Pont Alexandre III, an iconic Olympic site over the Seine

Among the Olympic venues for the Paris 2024 Games, the Pont Alexandre III is a majestic monument that is preparing to host four Olympic and Paralympic events: the individual time trial finish in road cycling, marathon swimming, triathlon and para-triathlon.

Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros stadium: Olympic and Paralympic events

For the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Roland Garros is gearing up to become a must-see venue. The legendary stadium is preparing to host some of the Olympic and Paralympic events: tennis, wheelchair tennis, boxing and volleyball, here's what's in store!

The Eiffel Tower Stadium: an iconic ephemeral Olympic venue on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris

From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris beats to the rhythm of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for which it is the host city. For the occasion, certain Parisian landmarks are being transformed to host the events, as here, with the Champ-de-Mars.

Les Invalides: the Esplanade hosts events for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The large lawns of the Esplanade des Invalides are well known to tourists and Parisians alike on sunny days! This year, however, there'll be no picnics, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be taking over the site with archery and para-archery, athletics and para-athletics, and road cycling events.

The Grand Palais: the Parisian landmark ready to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The countdown is on for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the capital is gearing up to host a large number of events in historic venues. At the Grand Palais, those lucky enough to have tickets will be able to watch the fencing and Taekwondo events.

Paris' Accor Arena: the temple of entertainment in the 12th arrondissement

Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Porte de Versailles exhibition center becomes the Arena Paris Sud

For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, several Parisian infrastructures, stadiums and venues are getting a makeover to host some of the Olympic events. This is particularly true of Paris Expo, the Porte de Versailles exhibition center.

Arena Champ-de-Mars: the ephemeral Grand Palais transformed into an Olympic venue in Paris

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to Paris from July 26 to September 8, 2024. For several weeks, the capital will thus vibrate to the rhythm of numerous sporting competitions to be discovered at several ephemeral sites such as the Arena Champ-de-Mars, set up at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in place of the Grand Palais Éphémère.

Arena Porte de la Chapelle, the new sports and cultural hub to the north of Paris

Recently inaugurated in 2023, the Arena de la Porte de la Chapelle will revitalize a lesser-known neighborhood at the gateway to Paris. With this new event and sports venue designed for local residents in the same way as occasional visitors, the Arena will host, among other things, some of the Olympic and Paralympic events of the 2024 Games.

The Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium (77), Olympic venue for open-water events

The only Olympic venue in the Seine-et-Marne département, the Stade Nautique is the perfect place to practice open-water water sports such as canoeing and kayaking.

VIPARIS, the Villepinte exhibition center (93), north of Paris

A meeting place for fans of the Paris Manga Sci-Fi Show, and the venue for many major trade shows, VIPARIS, more commonly known as the Villepinte Exhibition Centre, is France's largest exhibition centre.

The Vélodrome National and Stade BMX in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78), the kingdom of cycling

Since 2014, the town of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines has become the place to be for cyclists in the Paris region, with its Vélodrome national and Stade BMX, two modern facilities that host international competitions.

Paris 2024: the two Paralympic venues in Clichy-sous-Bois and Parc Georges Valbon

The Île-de-France region is hosting numerous Olympic venues for these Paris 2024 Games. Between the Olympics and the Paralympics, many venues differ and two of them are entirely dedicated to handisport, in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Paris La Défense Arena: Europe's largest indoor venue

An entertainment mecca located in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-purpose venue that embodies the perfect fusion of the worlds of music and sport. This spectacular venue, inaugurated in October 2017 in Nanterre, is a must-see for all fans of concerts and major sporting events in the region.