2024 in pictures: a recap of a crazy year in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on December 13, 2024 at 03:29 p.m.
The year 2024 was particularly exceptional for the people of Paris Region, who were able to experience some great historic moments. Here's a snapshot of the year in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

Every year brings its share of surprises and extraordinary moments. For Parisians , however, it will be hard to top 2024! As the year draws to a close, we've had some exceptional moments, some of which we only experience once in a lifetime.

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris and the Grand Palais: you certainly haven't forgotten these highlights ofParis and the Paris region. But they're not the only ones! The year 2024 has been rich in emotions and surprises for everyone. Large-scale concerts, popular celebrations, cultural traditions, major trade fairs and even the extension of the metro: we've had a busy year.

To help you relive those fond memories, Sortiraparis.com presents a pictorial recap of the most important moments of 2024.

  • Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    It's obviously the biggest event of this year, the must-see of 2024 that will have given us so many emotions. From the passing of the Olympic flame to the opening and closing ceremonies, not forgetting the meetings at the Parc des Champions, the fan zones, the events, the medals and the French successes... This Olympic and Paralympic summer will remain engraved in the memories of Parisians!

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  • Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris
    Five years after the fire, the cathedral reopened its doors for a grand evening. This great monument to Paris history and heritage now shines as brightly as when it was first inaugurated.

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  • Reopening of the Grand Palais
    The Grand Palais, too, is an important part of Parisian heritage and culture. The Grand Palais has benefited from a major renovation, and has reopened with great fanfare: it has already hosted several Olympic events, an ice rink, art shows, an exhibition...

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  • Paris Marathon
    It's an unmissable event for athletes and those who like to set themselves extravagant challenges. In 2024, runners were even able to push their limits a second time, thanks to the marathon for all, organized on the same course as the Olympic marathon.

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  • Reopening of the Géode
    No, it's not an alien spaceship, but a cinema. That shiny ball just behind the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the Géode, an unusual cinema that reopened its doors in spring 2024, after six years of renovation.

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  • Metro and RER extensions
    Public transport in the Paris region has crossed new frontiers. The RER E and Metro 14 lines have been extended, to better connect Paris to the surrounding towns. Parisians are also looking forward to the opening of the next metro lines.

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  • July 14
    Fireworks, military parade, firemen's ball: every summer, France celebrates its national holiday. In 2024, with the Olympic Games in full swing, the theme of the festivities in Paris was the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • Lunar New Year
    At the beginning of February, Paris and the 13th arrondissement celebrated the Lunar New Year: the date that marks the new year for many Asian countries.

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  • Carnaval de Paris and tropical carnival
    Paris loves a party, Paris loves a parade! Several times a year, revelers and spectators alike take to the streets of the capital to enjoy the various carnivals on offer.

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  • Concerts in Paris
    This year, we also danced in the capital's concert halls! A host of great artists took to the stages and festivals of Paris. The lucky ones were able to sing and dance with Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, Shaka Ponk, Paul McCartney, AC/DC, Nicki Minaj, Dreamcatcher, SCH...

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What other major events await us in 2025? Discover the program for the coming months.

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Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

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