PARIS SUMMER OLYMPICS: Where To Go and What You’ll See
A century has passed since Paris last hosted the Olympic Games. In that time, the Games have changed almost beyond recognition, but the spirit of sportsmanship and the dedication to sporting excellence remain as strong as ever. The 2024 Games are shaping up to be unlike anything the world has ever seen and a truly unmissable experience.
The 2024 Paris Olympics promises a fusion of history and modernity with its choice of event sites, showcasing iconic landmarks and contemporary structures in all their glory. Our expert guide to the Games’s key hot spots across France and beyond enables you to discover where and when your favourite events are taking place. SHY has access to the finest hospitality packages available which have been curated by our luxury travel team and our aviation specialists to ensure a seamless travel experience to and from the games.
The Major 2024 Olympic Venues and what they are hosting
Stade de France
The Stade de France is the country’s largest stadium and the main venue for the summer games. Previously, the venue has hosted major sports events, including the Rugby World Cups and the World Athletics Championships. It’s located in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis and will rightfully transform into the Olympic Stadium.
Key events to look out for are the iconic 100-metre finals, held on Saturday 3rd August for the women and Sunday 4th August for the men, and the 4x100m relays which take place on Friday 9th August.
CLICK HERE for the full official Athletics schedule
Closest airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Stadium
Nestled between the enchanting Floral Gardens and the Bois de Bordeaux Forest, Bordeaux Stadium is one of several venues hosting Olympic football matches. The schedule sees the world’s best footballers in action from Wednesday 24th July, with the men’s final taking place on Friday 9th August and the women’s final taking place on Saturday 10th August.
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Closest airport: Bordeaux Airport
Château de Versailles
The palace lawn of Château de Versailles is transforming into a temporary outdoor arena for equestrian events, blending historical splendour with the modern spirit of the Olympics.
You can take in the Jumping, Dressage and Cross-Country action between Saturday 27th July and Tuesday 6th August.
CLICK HERE for the full official Equestrian schedule
Closest airport: Paris-Orly Airport
Pont Alexandre III and the Trocadéro
Pont Alexandre III and the Trocadéro in central Paris are the sites of the Games’s road cycling events. As host nation of the grandest of grand tours, France has a long and storied history of cycling over the toughest road courses imaginable. Paris 2024 looks set to add its story to countless others as the best racers on the planet compete for Gold. On the track, the ultra-modern Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome welcomes track cycling’s competitors for the most important date in their calendar.
CLICK HERE for the full official Cycling schedule
Closest airport (for road races): Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Closest airport (for the Velodrome): Paris-Orly Airport
The Champ de Mars
Located very near the Eiffel Tower, the Champ de Mars will feature beach volleyball competitions, providing stunning views of France’s most famous landmark.
All the action can be enjoyed between Saturday 17th July and Saturday 10th August.
CLICK HERE for the full official Beach Volleyball schedule
Closest airport – Paris-Orly Airport
The Grand Palais
The Grand Palais will host Olympic fencing and taekwondo.
Located in the heart of Paris on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais was built in 1900 and dedicated “by the French Republic to the glory of French art”.
Renowned worldwide for its magnificent nave and glass roof, it will offer an outstanding setting for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
CLICK HERE for the full official Fencing schedule
Closest airport: Paris-Orly Airport
Marseille Marina
For the adventurous, Marseille Marina on the Mediterranean coast will host sailing events between Sunday 28th July and Thursday 8th August. Enjoy the world’s best seafarers going head-to-head in one of the most beautiful spots imaginable.
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Closest airport: Marseille Provence Airport
Chateauroux Shooting Centre
140 miles south of the French capital, this unique venue is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Equipped with several shooting ranges and therefore capable of hosting all shooting events at the Games, the centre gained a new “finals” building in 2022, which means it can now accommodate international pistol and rifle finals. This building will host all indoor shooting finals during the Paris 2024 Games.
CLICK HERE for the full official Surfing schedule
Closest airport: Tours St Symphorien
Teahupo’o in Tahiti
Teahupo’o in Tahiti in French Polynesia is the setting for Olympic surfing competitions taking place between Saturday 17th July and Wednesday 31st July.
This stunning location is legendary in the world of surfing and promises to be one of the most incredible places to enjoy Olympic sport in the history of the Games, proving that Paris 2024 is a truly global event.
CLICK HERE for the full official Surfing schedule
Closest airport - Faa’a International Airport, Tahiti
Conclusion
Each venue offers a unique and memorable experience for athletes and spectators. Along with sporting excellence witnessed in comfort and luxury thanks to exceptional hospitality packages, Paris 2024 promises cultural adventures which are unforgettable for everyone.
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