Olympic games - activities

Discover the giant tapestry of the Olympic Games on the façade of the Hôtel de la Marine on June 21

On March 12, 2024, the gigantic tapestry for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was unveiled to the general public, after three years of painstaking work by artisans from the national manufactures. On June 21, the general public will be able to admire it free of charge at the Hôtel de la Marine!

Olympiades des arrondissements: represent your district in 7 Olympic disciplines

Are you ready to represent your arrondissement at an exceptional Olympiad in the capital? Seven disciplines await you to outdo yourselves, but don't forget to register in time for this competition, which kicks off on June 22, 2024!

The Parc des Jeux, France's largest celebration site, with exceptional concerts and free activities!

This summer, it's party time at the Parc des Jeux, Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve! The fan zone will open to celebrate the arrival of the flame with an exceptional concert by Coca-Cola, and for 17 days, you'll be able to rock out to great artists like Soolking and Magic System, and try your hand at a whole host of sports, including climbing, break dancing and canoeing!

Paris 2024 opening ceremony: metro lines and stations closed on July 26

The day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games makes you want to stay at home, given the many metro lines and stations closed during the day!

Olympicorama, the finale at the Grande Halle de la Villette

Olympicorama arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette to round off its series of shows in style. Six of the events/shows that have made the biggest impact on the public will be represented on stage from June 25 to July 6, 2024.

An Olympic ball in memory of the 1924 Paris Games at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay celebrates the Olympic Games in the ambiance of the 1920s, to recall the Paris 1924 Games, one hundred years later, on June 22, 2024! Come and dance the charleston, foxtrot and lindy hop, in period costume!

Marathon pour tous: our tips for preparing for the race

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, more than 20,000 runners will set off on the marathon for all course from 9pm. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, amateur runners will be able to start on the Olympic circuit during this major sporting event.

Marathon pour tous: our analysis of the race route from Paris to the Château de Versailles

Among long-distance running enthusiasts, there's one bib that's been catching everyone's eye for the past few years: that of the Marathon pour Tous, the very first to offer amateurs like you and me the chance to run on the Olympic circuit. To get to the bottom of this legendary race, however, a little course analysis is in order.

Attend a free boxing tournament at Westfield Forum des Halles

From June 5 to 9, 2024, the Forum des Halles is hosting an exceptional boxing tournament, with boxers from many countries qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And it's open to all, free of charge!

Olympics: a fresco in the 18th arrondissement marks the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028

To celebrate the Olympic Games, a fresco can now be seen behind the REcyclerie in Paris's 18th arrondissement, symbolizing the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic venues, events and places not to be missed in the 7th arrondissement

From July 26, 2024, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will invade the French capital with a host of sporting events and entertainment of all kinds: head to Paris's 7th arrondissement to discover the unseen Olympic venues and other places of interest in the district.

Why are helicopters flying over Paris and the Yvelines from May 27 to 31?

Don't panic if you see helicopters over Paris from May 27 to 31, 2024 - it's perfectly normal! In a press release issued on Friday, May 24, 2024, the Préfecture de Police explained the reasons for these overflights.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Olympic venues, sporting events and places of interest in the 4th arrondissement.

From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris, Parisians and the (almost) entire planet will be watching the sporting events of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic venues, events and places of interest in the 15th arrondissement

In Paris, the summer of 2024 is already shaping up to be a very sporty one, with Olympic and Paralympic events taking place all over the capital, particularly in the 15th arrondissement, where many athletes are expected.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic venues and sporting events in Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

If we should remember just one thing about these Paris 2024 Games, it's certainly the impact that the new sports structures will have in Seine-Saint-Denis. Located on the outskirts of the capital, the département will play host to a host of sporting events, most of them in brand-new Olympic facilities.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic venues, events and walks to do in the 18th arrondissement

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, and with them the arrival of international athletes and millions of tourists to the capital for this summer of 2024. To the north of Paris, the 18th arrondissement will be hosting some of the events: so what can you do in this arrondissement, and what Olympic venues are there to discover?

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic venues, events and places to discover in the 12th arrondissement

For the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the capital is becoming one of the world's biggest sports hubs, with numerous venues set up to host the must-see sporting events and star athletes. Visit the 12th arrondissement to find out more!

Le Secret des Jeux: the Olympic Games murder party at Team Break La Défense

Discover "Le Secret des Jeux" at Team Break La Défense, an immersive two-hour murder party that plunges you into the thrilling intrigue of an athlete's disappearance during a sporting competition. Form your team and solve this captivating mystery in the unique setting of La Défense!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the application to download or resell your tickets is finally available

It's almost time for the Games. Do you have your tickets to watch the Olympic events? To collect or resell them, a special application has been available for download since May 15, 2024.

The July 14, 2024 fireworks display on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the special Olympic program

The long-awaited fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower returns on the evening of July 14, 2024. As you can imagine, it's a special edition that awaits us on the occasion of the Paris Olympic Games. The theme of this year's fireworks is "Liberty".