If you're one of the lucky few who'll be attending the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics this Friday, July 26? Free or paid, the watchword from now on is"anticipate". With traffic restrictions and detour, you'll need to get organized well in advance. And for a perfect day, it's best to leave no stone unturned. We take a look at all the questions you might have, to help you prepare for what promises to be an exceptional day.
To attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games without an invitation, it is still possible to buy a ticket from the official Games ticket office. Prices range from 900 to 3,000 euros, depending on category and location, with seats available on the banks of the Seine or on certain bridges. If you're looking for cheaper prices, you can also check out last-minute ticket resales on the official resale platform.
You won't be able to position yourself anywhere to watch the opening ceremony. For those who prefer a free alternative, the ceremony will be broadcast on 80 giant screens throughout Paris and on television. From the Terrasse des Jeux to the Hôtel de Ville, from the Arènes de Lutèce to the Parc Monceau, from the foot of the Saint-Sulpice church to the Parc de Choisy, there'll be no shortage of places to celebrate. As an added bonus, you'll be treated to live entertainment and food trucks on site.
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The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will start at 7.30pm and is expected to last until 11.15pm, a total duration of over 3 hours and 30 minutes.
To attend the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it is advisable to arrive as early as 3:30 pm this Friday, July 26, 2024 and at least 2 hours before. You can access your area, with your ticket, from 1pm. This recommendation is designed to facilitate security checks and your installation, and to ensure that you enjoy the show without rushing. What's more, arriving early will allow you to soak up the festive atmosphere and take part in the entertainment planned before the ceremony begins. Please note that it will not be possible to arrive less than one hour before the start of the ceremony. Please note that all departures from the site are final.
Can't make it to the ceremony? Your withdrawal could make people happy. You can resell your tickets at the last minute on the official resale platform.
To access your seat for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you won't need a QR Code or Games Pass after 1 pm. After this time, only holders of tickets or access passes and people with a waiver accompanied by a Games Pass will be able to enter the SILT zone.
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Driving to the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is strongly discouraged. Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete has warned that it will be "extremely complicated" due to traffic restrictions and the massive influx of visitors (around 320,000 people expected). What's more, Bison Futé is predicting a black day on the roads of the Île-de-France region, which means you're likely to be very late. The center of Paris will be largely inaccessible due to the anti-terrorist "grey perimeter", and the 185 km of lanes reserved for accredited vehicles will be strictly forbidden, on pain of a €135 fine. It is therefore preferable to use public transport and consult the Sytadin applications and the Public Transport Paris 2024 app for real-time updates. No motorized vehicles will be allowed to access and circulate within the SILT perimeter (except for emergency and rescue vehicles).
During the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, four Paris bridges will remain open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic until 1pm: the Pont des Invalides, the Passerelle Sedar-Senghor, the Pont Notre-Dame and the Pont de Sully. Crossing these bridges from the right bank to the left bank outside the SILT zones will not require registration on the Préfecture de Police platform. The Saint-Louis and Cité islands will remain accessible only to residents and professionals, on foot or by bicycle, whose activities fall within the SILT perimeter.
The other bridges will be completely closed to traffic, including pedestrians: Pont d'Iéna, Passerelle Debilly, Pont de l'Alma, Pont Alexandre III, Pont de la Concorde, Pont Royal, Pont du Carrousel, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, Pont de l'Archevêché, Pont au Change, Pont Saint-Louis, Pont d'Arcole, Pont de la Tournelle, and Pont d'Austerlitz. All bridges upstream of the Pont d'Austerlitz and downstream of the Pont d'Iéna will remain accessible until 7pm.
No, no parking is provided, and the use of a vehicle should be considered only as a last resort. On the day of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, on-street parking will be strictly prohibited within the SILT perimeter. This measure also applies to holders of the European parking card or the "mobilité inclusion" card, as well as any other approved proof of disability. However, trips requiring a drop-off in the zone will be authorized until 1 p.m. with a Game Pass. We strongly recommend that you plan ahead for parking your motorized vehicle if you have no other choice. Remember to use public or private parking lots, or to park outside the area concerned.
Yes, it is possible to take public transport to the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games- in fact, it's recommended that you do so. You can use your Navigo Pass, which offers unlimited access to the metro, bus, streetcar and RER networks throughout the Paris region. For occasional visitors, you can opt for the Paris 2024 Pass at €16 per day for unlimited travel. For the event, it's advisable to plan your journey in advance. You can also buy single tickets, now priced at €4. A book of 10 tickets, available on a Navigo Easy holder or smartphone, will cost you €32. Please note that the cardboard ticket is now only valid for RER journeys outside Paris. For journeys within the city, it is compulsory to recharge a pass. Please note that it is impossible to load tickets for several people on the same pass: each user must pay individually.
To calculate your public transport route to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, use the Transport Public Paris 2024 app, specially designed to guide spectators to the Olympic Games competition and celebration venues. Remember to download it in advance and check your route before setting off. This app offers optimized routes based on advice from the Île-de-France Mobilités transport authority, and takes real-time incidents into account. You can also use the Île-de-France Mobilités app to plan your journeys and obtain information on transport timetables, bike and car-sharing services. To anticipate disruptions and crowds, consult the interactive map on the " Anticipating the Games " website.
You will be able to use cabs and VTCs, but these are subject to traffic restrictions in the gray and red perimeters. They will not be able to access the SILT zone.
Île-de-France Mobilités has set up a shuttle system, and drop-off zones will be set up as close as possible to the reception areas for PSH and PFR visitors, to simplify access. Remember to reserve your shuttle. Please note: your drop-off/pick-up zone depends on your stand. It will be impossible to move from one stand to another. Make sure you select the stand indicated on your ticket before booking. Remember also to reserve your return slot.
Only the person who reserved the tickets must download the "Paris 2024 Tickets" application and log in with the Paris 2024 email address and password used at the time of reservation. This person will be the only one authorized to present all access tickets at the checkpoints. However, each participant must carry a compulsory identity document. Don't forget to check your tickets on your app, and to charge your smartphone to avoid running out of battery. Ticket counters will be available just in case, but you'll need to present your ID card and order number.
Your tickets will be accessible without an internet connection. However, it is crucial that you have downloaded the "Paris 2024 Tickets" application and logged in at least once before the opening ceremony, using the Paris 2024 email address and password used when booking.
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For the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, strict security measures will be in place. Several items will be prohibited to ensure the safety of spectators and participants. Make sure you check everything so you don't get stuck at the entrance. Here are all the prohibited items:
Security searches and pat-downs will be carried out at entry points to ensure compliance with these rules.
Pets are not allowed. Only guide and assistance dogs may be allowed through the checkpoint.
As far as food is concerned, you can bring your own meal, as long as it's in reasonable quantities for personal consumption. Baby food is also permitted, although the presence of children under the age of 4 is not recommended during the events. As far as drinks are concerned, glass bottles are forbidden, but you can bring a bottle or flask of up to 75 cl. Free water fountains will be available for refilling, as will toilets. Alcohol, however, is strictly forbidden.
You'll be able to buy food and drink on site, with food stalls at every venue. Please note, however, that you'll need to pay with Visa or cash.
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On the day of the opening ceremony, if you have a ticket for the festivities or a Paris 2024 accreditation, you will not be asked for a QR code or Games Pass after 1pm. You will, however, be required to show proof of identity. All pass holders must carry a valid form of identification (identity card, passport, driving license). Only the ID on the "France Identité" application will be accepted as digital ID. Identity checks will be carried out.
Inside the enclosure, spectators are allowed to take photos and videos. However, these photos and videos must be for personal use only. Please note that professional cameras and lenses larger than 20 cm are not permitted.
We advise you to bring everything you need to protect yourself from the sun as well as the rain. Remember to bring your sun cream and spray bottles just in case, as well as wide-brimmed caps and hats for everyone, and sunglasses, bearing in mind that the wait can be long. And don't forget a small folding umbrella, as the weather is still uncertain.
Request the security agents closest to your area. Quickly block your credit cards and smartphone. And don't forget location.
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