What to do in Paris during the Olympic Games?

This summer Paris will be vibrating to the rhythm of the Olympic Games, but that doesn't mean the capital is stopping living! What can you do when you're not attending the 2024 Olympic Games?

For those who want to make the most of Paris and the Olympic Games atmosphere this summer, there are a number of parallel events and organisations on offer!

Paris celebrates the 2024 Olympic Games

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During the Olympic Games, many sites in Paris will be covering the sporting events through different ‘Fan Zones’ offering a range of activities. 

 

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The venues are free and made available by the City of Paris, and will feature large-screen broadcasts and entertainment. A great way to enjoy the 2024 Olympic Games festivities with family and friends.

 

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A ‘Champion Park’ will also be organised at the Trocadéro. A grandstand that will welcome sports fans from all over the world, to celebrate the medallists who will be on parade each day after their victory. These unique events will feature artistic and cultural performances and live broadcasts of the day's major finals. 

 

Visiting museums and monuments during the Olympic Games

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Some museums and monuments will be easier to get to than others, but they will still be open to the public during the Olympic Games. You'll have no trouble visiting places like Montmartre, the Opéra Garnier or La Villette, for example. 

 

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However, for the museums and monuments located in the central zone of Paris that are hosting the Olympic events, you will need to have your entry ticket and a QR code for circulation beforehand. To find out more, read our article on the subject: hotelcoronaparis.com/fr/nos-recommandations

 

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The best plan is to get your tickets to go up the Eiffel Tower. As the Champ de Mars is one of the venues for the Olympic Games, you'll also get a bird's eye view of the live events!

 

The Expos Olympic Games special

Naturally, with an event like this taking place in Paris, the cultural scene follows suit with a range of exhibitions on the subject. 

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To mark the occasion, the City of Paris Tourist Office, aka ‘Paris je t'aime’, has opened a dedicated venue called ‘Spot 24’. It's a multicultural space featuring an Olympic exhibition, organised in partnership with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. From 3 April to 31 December 2024, the exhibition will feature a range of events linked to urban sports.
For more information, visit parisjetaime.com/spot24-paris-i175

 

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For its part, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine is opening the ‘Once upon a time, stadiums’ exhibition. A look at the architectural achievements of Olympic stadiums through the ages. It's a great way to learn about the history of the Olympic Games and understand how they have evolved over the generations.
For more information, visit citedelarchitecture.fr/fr/agenda/exposition/il-etait-une-fois-les-stades

 

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Then at the Musée du Luxembourg, ‘MATCH Design & Sport - a history looking to the future’ is on show. An exhibition in which design plays a decisive role in the history of sport. ‘Materials, sports ergonomics and aesthetics are at the disposal of designers to support athletes in their quest for ever more exceptional sporting performances’. - Musée du Luxembourg
More information on : museeduluxembourg.fr/fr/agenda/evenement/match

 

So, if you can't make it to the Olympic Games, you can still experience and share in the fervour that Paris will be feeling this summer!

 

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