On your marks, get set... Paris! The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games are fast approaching, and plenty of information and news surrounding this exceptional event is being released every day.
The countdown is well underway, and these Olympic Games are approaching at high speed. Whether you're a native Parisian, or you're coming from further afield to enjoy the atmosphere of the Games this summer, here's a wealth of useful information to help you make the most of this major sporting event.
Which venues will host the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and on what dates ? How much will tickets cost and when do ticket sales open? Who is entitled to free tickets? What traffic restrictions are expected, and what will the Olympic medals look like? How is the Olympic Village organized? How to get to the events, where to sleep, where to eat, how to volunteer? All these burning questions can be answered in this guide.
To make sure you don't miss out on any news, find the right tips and stay well-informed, follow the guide, which is updated regularly to reflect the new arrivals at the 2024 Olympics.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, fanzones where to watch the events on the big screen in Île-de-France
Find out where to celebrate and watch the Paralympic Games on the big screen! From August 28 to September 8, a number of fan zones have been set up to help us enjoy the Paralympic Games. Giant screen broadcasts, entertainment and catering are all on the cards for a great time. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: date, channel, proceedings everything you need to know about the opening ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are here! For an incredible backdrop, the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games will take place on the Place de la Concorde, right in the heart of the capital, after the Seine for the Olympic version. [Read more]
JOP 2024: the complete route of the Paralympic Torch Relay in Paris and Île-de-France
As with the Olympic Games, a torch relay takes place before the Paralympics, and will pass through the whole of Ile-de-France on August 27, 2024, then end its journey the following day in the capital. Find out more! [Read more]
Paris 2024: on which channel can you watch the Paralympic Games events? The TV program
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games take place this summer from July 26 to August 11, 2024 and from August 28 to September 8, 2024. Where can you watch the events on TV? Discover the calendar and schedules of the sports on the program as well as the list of TV channels broadcasting the competition live in France and around the world. [Read more]
What to do in Paris during the Paralympic Games? Ideas for outings alongside the events
What to do during the Paralympic Games in Paris? The Paralympic Games are coming to the Paris region this summer, from August 28 to September 8. To mark the occasion, we've put together a list of things to do in the capital alongside the events. Here's what to expect during this period in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Games: all the Paralympic venues in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Where are the Paralympic venues for these Paris 2024 Games? Find the complete map of future events in the capital and Ile-de-France, and discover all the places of interest in the competition! [Read more]
FAQ: transport, practical information, frequently asked questions about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Do you have questions about the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games? Practical information, transport, the sports on the program, find the answers in this great FAQ, to make your life easier during the Games! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: transport, traffic, everything you need to know to avoid the hassle
One issue of particular concern to the people of Ile-de-France during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is transportation. But to anticipate any problems this summer, here's everything you need to know on the subject! [Read more]
Paris 2024: cultural, artistic and sporting events around the Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are fast approaching, and with that countdown, more and more sporting, cultural and artistic events are on offer in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Why not get in on the action by taking part in these events? [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: the Olympic Houses and public events for foreign delegations in Paris
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are also an opportunity to discover the culture of the various participating countries. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, a multicultural program awaits us in the four corners of the Île-de-France region. Here's what the guest countries have to say about this not-to-be-missed sporting event, which promises to be full of emotion! [Read more]
Paris 2024: discover the medal table by country for these Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games is obviously the major sporting event of this summer, bringing together over 200 countries in the French capital. When it comes to medals, will France come out on top on home soil? We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Games: history, rules, everything you need to know about Olympic and Paralympic sports
It's THE flagship sporting event of the decade for the French... The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are bringing you an intense sporting experience from July 26 to August 11, and from August 28 to September 8! During the competition, we'll be honing our knowledge of the sports on the program! [Read more]
Paris Olympics: the medals won by France at these 2024 Olympics.
Gold, silver or bronze, all medals are beautiful when they're around the necks of our French athletes. Here's the table of medals won by Les Bleus at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Opening Ceremony Olympic Games Paris 2024: practical information, news, broadcast, what you need to know
Paris is thinking big for the 2024 Olympic Games. And it all starts with the opening ceremony on the Seine. Programming, security arrangements, closed stations, practical information and broadcasts, here's what you need to know ahead of what promises to be a spectacular opening. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Fan Zones in the heart of historic sites and monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
To follow the games in a stunning setting, fan zones await us in the heart of historic sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The opportunity to experience the Paris 2024 Olympics in a fantastic setting, in the company of other fans and often with a program of entertainment for young and old. [Read more]
What to do during the Paris 2024 Olympics: free events alongside the trials
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a host of events for the general public are waiting to thrill us all for the duration of this unmissable sporting event. Here's a list of free events to enjoy alongside the Games during what promises to be a historic edition! Here's where you'll find all the good tips for the Olympic and Palalympic Games! [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame's journey in Paris and the Île-de-France region, dates, times and programmes
Since May 8, 2024, the Olympic flame has been crossing France. It will reach the Île-de-France region and cross its territories from July 19 to 26, before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Château de Versailles, Parc de Saint-Cloud, Domaine de Chamarande or Château de Vincennes, discover the sites where you can see it near you and the festive venues to celebrate the passage of the flame in your département. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: games-themed exhibitions to discover during the Olympics
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, are you looking for something to keep you busy between events, or do you want to clear your head while staying in the theme of the Olympics? Here's our selection of Games-themed exhibitions to discover during the Games period in Paris museums and art galleries. The ideal way to get your fill of the Olympic Games, in a different way! [Read more]
Our hopes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: our interviews with French athletes
With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, we've interviewed a dozen French athletes, so you can find out a little more about them and their sport. See you this summer to find out how many of them will qualify! [Read more]
Olympics 2024: 6 things to do for big Games nostalgics (like us)
Barely over, already missed: the Games are barely over and we're already missing them. So, to counter this post-Olympic Paris 2024 depression, we've put together our survival kit to help you live a little longer through this magical time. [Read more]
Les Grandes Braderies des Jeux: Olympic accessories and furniture sold at low prices
Want to pick up Paris 2024 Olympics-related items to keep a souvenir of this Olympiad? Several towns and cities in the Paris region will be holding garage sales over the next few months, featuring a wide range of accessories and furnishings! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Megastore on the Champs-Élysées: big sell-off for the store's final days
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are celebrated on the Champs-Élysées with the Paris 2024 megastore, open from June 27 to September 15! Just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais and the Parc urbain de La Concorde, this new 1,000 m2 temple to shopping has become the flagship store for the Games' official boutiques, offering 1,000 references of iconic and exclusive products, as well as a photo spot to immortalize yourself with the Olympic Torch or the Giant Mascot! Don't miss the big sale on the last days of the store! [Read more]
Giant Olympic parade on the Champs Élysées: booking platform now open
The Champs-Élysées will be transformed into a giant podium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, to celebrate our Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games champions. This free XXL parade will be accessible upon reservation. [Read more]
How long will the Olympic lanes be maintained?
Installed ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and reactivated for the Paralympic Games, will the Olympic lanes continue to be used and for how long? How long will they be active? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: these symbols preserved after the Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games could well leave a legacy in the capital and beyond. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, along with other municipalities across the country, has made no secret of her desire to retain certain Olympic and Paralympic symbols after the Games. But which ones and where? We take stock! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: who are the medal-winning table tennis athletes?
After the Olympic Games, it's time for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! Dive into the para table tennis events and discover the medal-winning athletes in the discipline, with an update on the French in the running. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: medal-winning athletes in para-cycling, the overall recap
Cycling at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promises some great sporting moments. Find out which athletes and countries shone in the various cycling events. Who won gold in para-cycling? And what about the French athletes? [Read more]
Paralympic Games: watch today's finals and medals Monday December 23, 2024
To make sure you don't miss out on any of the great sporting moments, find out here about the day's finals and medal ceremonies to follow absolutely on Monday December 23, 2024, during these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: bars open all night in the capital this Sunday for the ceremony
During the four opening and closing ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, all the bars in the capital will be able to open their doors all night long! [Read more]
Paralympic Games: what time will the cauldron rise into the sky today? Last days
Want to see the balloon rise into the air before the end of the Paralympic Games? If you don't have a ticket for the Jardin des Tuileries, you can always find a spot around it to watch the Paralympic hot-air balloon rise into the air, and with just a few days to go before the end of the Games, it would be foolish not to take advantage. But you still need to know when to watch it take flight... What's the best time to see the balloon in the sky? Here are some answers... [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic rings will hang temporarily on the Pont d'Iéna after the Games
As the Olympic rings leave the Eiffel Tower in mid-September, Paris is already planning their return in a lighter version. In the meantime, the Pont d'Iéna will host the emblematic colored rings! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: last tickets, last chance to watch the events!
While tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been hard to come by, sesames for the Paralympics are more accessible. There are still a few tickets left for the final events! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Games: last days to discover Paris' 25 free fan zones
Yes, the Paris Paralympic Games are drawing to a close, and we recommend that you make the most of the last few days to discover, or re-discover, the 25 Paris fan zones! [Read more]
Paralympic Games: traffic restrictions for the para-marathon, from La Courneuve to Paris
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Paralympic Marathon takes place, crossing a good part of the Seine-Saint-Denis department and Paris, leading to traffic restrictions and road closures, from La Courneuve to Paris. We take a look at the situation together. [Read more]
Paralympic Games: the competition schedule for this Monday, September 2, 2024
The Paralympic Games are coming to Paris! And if you're taking a trip to the capital on September 2, 2024, here's the schedule of the day's events, as well as everything there is to do around them! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, says Hidalgo
Since June 2024, the Olympic rings have adorned the Eiffel Tower between the first and second floors. A special decoration, which should remain for the long term: Anne Hidalgo announced on August 31, 2024 that she had received the IOC's agreement to keep this symbol. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: where to see the Paralympic events for free in Paris and the Île-de-France region?
On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some events can be seen for free without paying a penny. Here's how to position yourself to watch the triathlon from the Seine or the Paralympic marathon in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville
The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Paris 2024: dates for the reopening of the Concorde and the dismantling of temporary sites
Numerous Olympic venues have been set up right in the heart of the capital, as close as possible to Parisian monuments. A superb backdrop for the events, but a hassle for Parisians, who will gradually regain their mobility! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: how much are the medals worth?
Athletes from all over the world will be trying to take home these special medals containing a piece of the Eiffel Tower! But how much are they worth, whether gold, silver or bronze? [Read more]
Did you know? Paralympic medals contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower!
In February 2024, the medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games were unveiled, with an impressive feature: each one contains a piece of the Eiffel Tower! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: update on metro stations closed during the Paralympics
During the Paris Paralympics, some metro stations will be closed to passengers this summer. Here we reveal the schedule of closures according to RATP information on the Paris public transport network as part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: a collector's ticket offered in paper version, how to get it?
Did you attend an event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and want your paper ticket back? Now you can! And with good reason: on the ticket booking application, the organizers are offering the possibility of obtaining a "souvenir ticket"... How do you get it? We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: the programme for this Sunday, September 8
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games run from August 28 to September 8. And if you're in the area for the last day of these Paralympics, this Sunday, September 8, we take a look at the last events to watch, as well as the closing ceremony! [Read more]
Olympic Games: Saint-Gobain Skate Game, the 100% eco-friendly skatepark moves to Puteaux
Saint-Gobain Skate Game is the 100% eco-friendly ephemeral skatepark imagined by Saint-Gobain that awaited skateboarders during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the esplanade of La Défense from July 18 to August 11, 2024. A skatepark that is now moving to the Ile de Puteaux to join the infrastructure already in place. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: numerous medals for Paris-Saint-Germain in judo and soccer
While the handball section didn't bring home an Olympic title, the Paris-Saint-Germain club excelled during these Paris 2024 Olympic Games thanks to its French and foreign athletes, in soccer and judo! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: former athletes finally medaled years later at Parc des Champions
A major new feature of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Parc des Champions enabled many medal-winning athletes to thrill with the public, but also provided some great emotions, with ceremonies reawarding medals from past Olympiads. [Read more]
Post-GO Paris 2024: fan zones, Olympic venues, what stays, what goes?
The Olympic Games are over, but the party goes on in Paris! The City of Light extends the euphoria with summer activities right up to the Paralympic Games on August 28. Fan zones, Olympic venues and must-see spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Olympic Games: Vaux-le-Vicomte is free if you have the first name of a French gold medallist
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in Seine-et-Marne is offering free admission to anyone with the same first name as a French gold medalist from the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games until September 8. A discount is also available for the first names of silver and bronze medalists. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: what are France's medal chances?
At the Tokyo Paralympics, France came fourteenth with 54 medals, eleven of them gold. Can it do better on home soil at the Paris 2024 Games? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the incredible French records broken during this Olympiad
These Paris 2024 Olympic Games have gone down in history, with exceptional medals from the very first day of the Olympiads and numerous records broken, some of which dated back to the last Games in the capital in 1924! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: which fashion designer signed the stage outfits for the closing ceremony?
Fashion stole the show again at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! But do you know which designer signed the extravagant stage outfits of the Golden Voyager and the upright pianist? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: who's behind the "Golden Voyager" at the closing ceremony?
The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games delivered an explosive finale where Olympic pride once again flirted with mystery. Appearing as if by magic, the mysterious Golden Voyager electrified the Stade de France. But who's behind this flamboyant costume? And what's the main inspiration behind it? [Read more]
Olympic Games: the Golden Voyager already hijacked on social networks at the closing ceremony
With the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in full swing, the Golden Voyager, the ceremony's red thread inspired by various characters from French history and video games, is already being hijacked on social networks. Here's a selection... [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the medals of the Olympic refugee team at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Having paraded under the Olympic banner for two editions of the Summer Olympics, the Refugee Olympic Team enables top-level refugee athletes to compete under a multicultural banner. [Read more]
Closing ceremony JO Paris 24: Angèle, Yseult, Zaho de Sagazan, which French-speaking artists?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games come to a close this Sunday, August 11, and many celebrities are expected to perform at the Stade de France, but who will be the Francophone artists? Names like Angèle, Yseult and Zaho de Sagazan are already being announced. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: news, results, image of the day, August 11 recap
Every day of the Olympic Games is full of surprises! That's why we're sharing a daily roundup of information on the competition and everything that surrounds it, from results to the funniest moments, via the most beautiful photos and news. Here's a round-up of the day's news from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! [Read more]
Rhythmic gymnastics: the French sign a very fine performance at the Paris 2024 Games
After the first round of the individual all-around competition on Friday August 9, the second part of the competition, this time in teams, took place on Saturday August 10, 2024, at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: after her gold medal in surfing, Kauli Vaast surfs the Seine
After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast made her mark once again this edition of the Olympics by surfing on the Seine, before the eyes of Parisians and tourists, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. It was an opportunity to celebrate her victory in an unprecedented and memorable way. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Nicolas Navarro, France's first marathon runner, sets a season's personal record
This Saturday, August 10, 2024, the penultimate day of competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the start of the men's marathon was given at 8am, from Paris City Hall. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: who are the medal-winning sailing athletes? Final results
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games run from July 26 to August 11, 2024! Athletes from all over the world have thus set down their suitcases in the capital (and all over France) to compete in their respective sports, and so try to win a medal. And speaking of medals, who are the athletes who won the Holy Grail in sailing and windsurfing in Marseille? We tell you all about them! [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: why are flags not allowed near the Olympic cauldron?
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to see the Olympic cauldron in the heart of the Jardin des Tuileries, you'll surely have spotted the flags, left out before security. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: follow the adventures of Phryge, our mascot enjoying her Games!
We're following the adventures of Phryge with interest, as our Paris 2024 Games mascot seems to be enjoying her best summer yet! The Phryge at the beach, dancing the Macarena, driving a train... so many adventures to keep Internet users amused! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the RN118 partially closed this weekend due to the marathon
Many roads will be closed this weekend in the capital and its neighboring departments, due to the Marathon and Marathon pour Tous of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And the N118 is particularly affected! [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Cindy Ngamba wins the 1st medal in the history of the Olympic refugee team
On the evening of Thursday August 8, boxer Cindy Ngamba, competing under the flag of the Refugee Olympic Team, won a very fine medal, the very first for this team. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Seine-Saint-Denis to get back the Olympic pool and skateboard modules
Seine-Saint-Denis is the département that will benefit most from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, picking up some infrastructure, including the Olympic pool and skateboard modules... and why not the Olympic rings? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: why is this the last time we'll see horseback riding in the pentathlon?
Enjoy the pentathlon with horseback riding at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because it's the last time it's on the program! The reason? Numerous controversies about animal mistreatment since the Tokyo Games. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: a departure dance in Paris airports, for travelers, on these dates
Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly airports extend the euphoria of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! From August 12 to 14, then on September 9 and 10, 2024, choreographer Mourad Merzouki is orchestrating a final festive wink - based on hip-hop, contemporary dance and Olympic movements - for departing travelers. [Read more]
Olympics 2024: which square did Lady Gaga sing from at the opening ceremony?
On Friday, July 26, she surprised everyone - spectators and viewers alike - when she appeared in a beautiful black dress, surrounded by pink pompoms. But where was the singer? Is the venue open to the public? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Djamili-Dini Aboudou wins bronze in the heavyweight category
This Wednesday, August 7, 2024, boxer Djamili-Dini Aboudou won the bronze medal in boxing, adding a 50th medal to the French record books. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: French boxer Sofiane Oumiha, Olympic runner-up in his category
At 10:34pm on Wednesday August 7, 2024, the men's boxing final was held in the 63.5kg category. One of our French boxers, Sofiane Oumiha, took a fine place on the podium. [Read more]
Artistic swimming: the French team finishes 4th, just off the podium at the Paris 2024 Games
At the end of the three events presented since Monday August 5 in the Saint-Denis Aquatic Center pool, the French team won with a very good score and finished 4th in the competition. [Read more]
Date, route, news: everything you need to know about the Marathon pour Tous, a first-of-its-kind race for the Paris Olympics
For the first time, amateur runners will be able to run an Olympic marathon, the Marathon pour Tous, on the same course as the athletes, during the Paris 2024 Games. When will it take place, at what time, what's the route, find out all the latest information about the event! [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: France beats Canada in basketball to reach the semi-finals!
Unbelievably, Canada was tipped as the favorite for this quarter-final event on Tuesday August 6, but it was the French team, with Victor Wembanyama and his team, who won the match, propelling them into the semi-finals on Thursday August 8. [Read more]
Two French athletes for the surfing finals in Teahupo'o, Tahiti
The waiting period ends today in Teahupo'o. The PARIS 2024 surfing events have been on hold since last Thursday, and Monday August 5 should deliver the six medals at stake. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: A whale invites itself to the surfing Olympics!
A whale invites itself to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? That's the unusual image of the day. The Paris 2024 Olympics are offering some unseen scenes, even on the other side of the world. During the surfing semi-finals in Tahiti, a whale appeared on camera, adding a spectacular touch to the event. Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb faced Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy in a competition marked by impressive performances and capricious weather. [Read more]
Olympic Games: discover the Olympic painter who immortalizes the beach volleyball events
Art at the heart of the Olympic Games... British artist Peter Spens has been commissioned by the International Volleyball Federation to immortalize the beach volleyball events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Installed at the top of the stands at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, he captures with his brushes the energy and beauty of this exceptional sporting event. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura & Céline Dion's ceremonial outfits on display at Dior
What do Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Céline Dion have in common? Their Dior-designed stage outfits, sported at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Good news! These haute couture creations, which practically stole the show at the ceremony, are joining the Galerie Dior fashion exhibition until September 30, 2024! [Read more]
Olympics Paris 2024 - Marathon for all: here are the subways and transport open all night in Paris
Announced as a sporting, festive and popular experience, the Paris 2024 Marathon pour tous will be run at night on August 10, with two races on the program. To mark the occasion, some public transport lines will be running all night long. Discover the metro lines involved. [Read more]
Olympics 2024: Tom Cruise will abseil down the Stade de France during the closing ceremony?
Tom Cruise has been spending a lot of time in the French capital lately! And he has a good reason, as he's filming scenes for the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games... where he may be rappelling down the Stade de France! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: silver medal for Simone Biles in gymnastics after Rebeca Andrade in gold
This August 5 day at the Olympic Gymnastics Games is definitely full of unexpected surprises. After a 5ᵉ place on beam, Simone Biles finally gets only the silver medal on floor, after Rebeca Andrade, the Brazilian who gets the gold. Jordan Chiles, initially announced as 4ᵉ, finally finishes on the podium after a protest. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: France's medal record officially surpassed!
France regularly ranks in the top 10 nations at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The country needed 43 medals to break its record, and now it's done! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, athletes... tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, tennis has a prominent place. Find out everything you need to know about this discipline, from the history of this Olympic sport to the events scheduled to take place at Roland-Garros Stadium, not forgetting the French athletes to keep a close eye on and not forgetting wheelchair tennis to experience during the Paralympic Games. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: why are so many French athletes gendarmes or police officers?
But why are so many of our French athletes in the armed forces? More than 70 of them are military or police officers, and many others work for the SNCF or the French Post Office. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: this image of cycling on rue Lepic looks like a Monet painting
The cycling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics made for some superb images, particularly in the heart of Montmartre, as spectators gathered en masse. So much so, in fact, that the photos of rue Lepic bear an uncanny resemblance to a Claude Monet painting! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: why do beach volleyball players wear polarized sunglasses?
As the beach volleyball events continue to set the Eiffel Tower Stadium, certainly the most beautiful venue of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you've certainly noticed this detail on the athletes. Whether it's day or night, sunny or not, some wear wraparound sports glasses in every situation. Why do they do this? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the bell rung at the Stade de France will move to Notre-Dame Cathedral
During these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in the heart of the Stade de France, a bell rings out every time an athlete wins. This bell will join Notre-Dame Cathedral at the end of the Paralympic Games! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: HIWY GAME at the UAE Olympic House
To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the UAE Olympic House is offering a unique immersive experience with the HIWY Game, developed by multimedia studio Moment Factory, from July 27 to August 11. Immerse yourself in an interactive adventure celebrating the culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates through innovative games. [Read more]
Simone Biles at the Paris 2024 Olympics: what time and channel will you be watching her on TV this August 5?
More gold for Simone Biles on Monday August 5 at the Paris 20224 Olympic Games? The gymnast who won 3 gold medals in Paris is now a legend. Don't miss her latest Olympic appearances on floor and beam. When and on which channel to watch her exploits? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Where to see the Marathon Swimming for free on August 8 and 9 in Paris?
The open water swimming events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place on August 8 and 9, 2024. Conditions permitting, the banks of the Seine in Paris will be the scene of the Olympic Marathon Swimming events. Discover the best free vantage points to admire these exceptional races in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Paris Olympics: French bronze medallists in 4x100m medley relay
Another medal for Léon Marchand, and a magnificent victory for team-mates Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, Maxime Grousset and Florent Manaudou. The swimmers took bronze in the 4x100m medley relay. [Read more]
Olympic Games: why are two bronze medals awarded in combat sports?
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you'll sometimes see two bronze medals around athletes' necks, but for what reason? In combat sports, four athletes are rewarded, instead of three... We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Felix Lebrun catches Olympic table tennis bronze medal
And another medal! On August 4, 2024, Felix Lebrun won a bronze medal in table tennis against Brazil's Hugo Calderano. We take stock! [Read more]
Olympic Games: surfing events postponed until Monday due to bad weather
End of surfing events compromised for these Olympic Games? Organizers announced on Saturday August 3 that they had pushed back the end of the surfing events to August 5, 2024, due to insufficient swell in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. We take stock! [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: France wins a medal in equestrian team show jumping
And it's a bronze medal for the French show jumping team on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Versailles! In the final of the team show jumping competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday, August 2, France's team of Julien Épaillard, Simon Delestre and Olivier Perreau brilliantly claimed the bronze medal. The competition took place under the watchful eye of President Emmanuel Macron, who was on hand to support the French riders. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Cycling traffic restrictions this weekend
Cycling is in the spotlight this weekend, August 3 and 4, 2024, with a route through Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Essonne and Yvelines. Find out more about the traffic restrictions in place to ensure you don't get stuck in your car, as well as the 13 bus routes that will be interrupted on this occasion. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Where to see the Olympic Cycling races in Paris and the Île-de-France region on August 3 and 4
This weekend of August 3 and 4, 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympic road cycling events take place. Events that you'll be able to watch live if you wish, we reveal the women's and men's courses that will cross the capital but also the Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines and Essonne. Don't miss them! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Teddy Riner takes his revenge with gold medal in Judo, triple Olympic Champion
Teddy Riner makes history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! The French judo champion won another gold medal this Friday, August 2, at the Arena Champs-de-Mars in Paris. At the age of 35, Teddy Riner is competing in his fifth Olympic Games and, in front of his home crowd, has added a new line to his impressive record of achievements. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Léon Marchand wins his 4th gold medal
And 4 more! Léon Marchand, the phenomenon of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is still racking up medals. This Friday, August 2, he distinguished himself once again by winning the gold medal in the 200 m 4-swim. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Historic triple in BMX racing as France takes gold, silver and bronze
A historic hat-trick of gold, silver and bronze for France in BMX racing! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Florent Manaudou wins bronze in the 50 m freestyle
And a new medal for French swimmer Florent Manaudou, who won bronze in the 50-meter freestyle, eight years after his first Olympic title in this ultra-fast distance. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Romane Dicko wins bronze in Judo
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Romane Dicko wins the bronze medal in judo, this Friday August 2, at the Arena Champ-de-Mars. For the PSG Judo fighter, it's a consolation prize, quickly won that doesn't dry her tears over the semi-final defeat. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon win a bronze medal in Sailing
Olympic Games Paris 2024, sailing: Charline Picon and Sarah Steyaert win bronze in 49er FX. Charline Picon and Sarah Steyaert from La Rochelle won a bronze medal on the Marina de Marseille racecourse on Friday. It was the first French medal of the day. This medal marks an exceptional performance for the two sailors, who rose to a major challenge. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Parisians regret deserting the capital during the Games
Parisians who fled the capital for fear of total chaos have been biting their fingers for the past week. Paris is vibrating to the rhythm of the 2024 Olympic Games, and it's a phenomenal success! Between the magical opening ceremony, the French medals and the electric, eclectic atmosphere, the City of Light is shining brighter than ever! [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Olympic Surfing Landing in Teahupo'o, Tahiti - A Surfer's Paradise
We're here! The countdown clock that started over four years ago when the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (COJOP) chose the Teahupo'o site to host the PARIS 2024 surfing event reads 0d, 0h, 0mn, 0s. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: What happens to the ceremony sets and will they soon be open to the public?
The statues of the Great Women, the cauldron, the silver horse and even the outfits for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics... What will become of the sets and other accessories? Will they soon be visible to the general public? Find out here. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: how are countries ranked by medals?
The Olympic Games are in full swing, and spectators the world over are keeping a close eye on the countries' overall rankings, as the athletes' exploits unfold. But how is this ranking calculated? [Read more]
Fencing at the Olympic Games: foil, epee, sabre... what are the differences between the weapons?
What's the difference between foil, epee and saber fencing? For these Olympic Games, we tell you everything, while the events are still held at the Grand Palais until August 4, 2024. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: what to expect for the closing ceremony? The theme
While we know that Tom Cruise will be making a quick appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, very little information has filtered out about the content of this show. We were able to discover a few images during a rehearsal! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Léon Marchand is 9th on the medal table, with his 3 Olympic titles
If Léon Marchand were a country unto himself, he would be ranked ninth on the medal table, this Thursday morning, August 1, 2024! With its three gold medals, it outstrips many nations. [Read more]
Asniérois: Attend the Italian volleyball team's training session free of charge
This Thursday, August 1, 2024, don't miss the unique opportunity, reserved for Asniérois, to watch the Italian volleyball world champions train before their decisive match against Poland. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: where to see the Olympic cauldron by night, ideas for spots to admire it
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Olympic cauldron soars into the sky aboard its hot-air balloon at dusk. An opportunity for Parisians of all ages to admire it from a variety of vantage points. Here are some ideas for night-time spots to see the flame levitating above the capital. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Shirine Boukli wins France's very first medal, in judo
First French medal for the Paris 2024 Olympics! Shirine Boukli won her very first Olympic medal, a bronze, in the "under 48kg" category in judo, this July 27, 2024. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: who was the rider on the silver horse at the opening ceremony?
Goddess Sequana's fantastic ride across the Seine for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics left a lasting impression. Were you wondering who the goddess Sequana was behind the hood of this incredible crossing? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: how to get to the Golf National in Guyancourt?
Got a ticket to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic golf events at Golf National de Guyancourt? We give you all the recommended routes to get there easily, whether you choose public transport, walking or cycling. The golf competitions will take place from August 1 to 10, 2024. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: celebrate the medallists at the Parc des Champions du Trocadéro - the program
Like Club France, the Parc des Champions located on the Trocadero, in front of the Eiffel Tower, aims to welcome supporters and medal-winning athletes from all countries, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a great artistic program to boot! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: come and party at Korea House, Maison de la Chimie
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, immerse yourself in Korean culture at Korea House, at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The free space features exhibitions, events, K-Pop shows, K-beauty workshops and street food tastings. A unique immersion in the heart of the Land of Morning Calm during the Olympic Games! [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: who created the Olympic anthem? Discover the history of this unique anthem
On this Friday, July 26, 2024, as the horseman dressed in silver armor crossed the Seine and then handed over the Olympic flag on the Place du Trocadéro, the Olympic anthem rang out. Where does this music come from, and since when has it been the anthem of the world's greatest sporting event? [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Cassandre Beaugrand takes Olympic gold in women's triathlon
This Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the start day of the women's triathlon, Cassandre Beaugrand was crowned Olympic champion, a title achieved for the very first time in the history of the Games for French athletes. [Read more]
See you at the Olympic Games 2024!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Official website
www.paris2024.org
