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.

In the 15th arrondissement of Paris, it's time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as many venues will be hosting the sporting events in the arrondissement. Now, it's no longer a surprise: we know, among other things, that the Champ de Mars will be particularly in demand on this occasion with other structures, transformed into sporting arenas for these 2024 Games.

Arena Paris Sud

For the Games, the Porte de Versailles exhibition center was transformed into theArena Paris Sud, to host theweightlifting, table tennis, handball, boccia, goalball, para-table tennis and volleyball events. It's usually here that the biggest Parisian trade shows are held, including the Salon de l'Agriculture, the Salon du Chocolat, the Foire de Paris... For over a hundred years, since the park celebrated its centenary in 2023.

Numerous metro and RER stations provide easy access: Porte de Vanves stop (line 13), Balade stop (line 8), Georges Brassens stop (tramway line T3a), Porte de Versailles stop (metro line 12).

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Paris 2024: history, rules, athletes... table tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
If you love tennis, then chances are you also love table tennis, also known as ping-pong! An Olympic sport since 1988, this (small) racket sport is not to be missed this summer at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. An opportunity to learn more about its history, its rules and our medal chances! [Read more]

Paris 2024: program, history, athletes, medals, weightlifting at the Olympic Games
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Paris 2024: schedule of events, history, athletes, rules, handball at the Olympic Games
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The little-known 15th arrondissement on the outskirts of Paris is the perfect place for a stroll, from Parc André Citroën to Parc Georges Brassens, via the Petite ceinture. Let's take a stroll in the 15th?

The original building facade on rue Blomet, Paris 15th arrondissement
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The Musée de la Poste, to delve into the history of French post office boxes in Paris
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Georges Brassens Park, a bubble of countryside in the 15th arrondissement
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Les Galeries Montparnasse, the new cultural, events and festive venue
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The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris
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Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: medals won and athletes victorious in boccia.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: On which channel and at what time to watch para table tennis on TV?
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Pari Roller, the free night ride to discover Paris on rollerblades
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Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën
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Antique and second-hand book market, every weekend in Parc Georges Brassens - Our photos
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