Venues showcase the best of the Olympic and Paralympic Games!

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Updated on 18/09/2024

A figure known as the tail whip at the BMX finals at Parc urbain de la Concorde.
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During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris' most beautiful heritage sites were transformed into sporting arenas.
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The Grand Palais, temple of exploits

Inaugurated in 1900, Europe's largest glass roof - with its 17,500 square meters - has been transformed to house fencing and taekwondo (from August 7).

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The Grand Palais, temple of exploits

Inaugurated in 1900, Europe's largest glass roof - with its 17,500 square meters - has been transformed to house fencing and taekwondo (from August 7).

beach volleyball, Eiffel Tower Stadium, view of the stadium and the Eiffel Tower

The iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium!

The Champ-de-Mars (7th arrondissement) was transformed into a temporary sports arena to host the beach volleyball events.

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The iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium!

The Champ-de-Mars (7th arrondissement) was transformed into a temporary sports arena to host the beach volleyball events.

Solveig Lovseth of the Norwegian team and Lisa Perterer of the Austrian team in front of the Grand Palais during the women's triathlon.

Around the Grand Palais

Several events, such as the triathlon, took place in the streets of the capital.

Solveig Lovseth of the Norwegian team and Lisa Perterer of the Austrian team in front of the Grand Palais during the women's triathlon.

Around the Grand Palais

Several events, such as the triathlon, took place in the streets of the capital.

A BMX jump in front of supporters during the finals at Parc urbain de la Concorde.

Fantastic Concorde

All the urban sports present at the Olympic Games (BMX freestyle, skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, breaking) are offered the exceptional setting of this emblematic square.

A BMX jump in front of supporters during the finals at Parc urbain de la Concorde.

Fantastic Concorde

All the urban sports present at the Olympic Games (BMX freestyle, skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, breaking) are offered the exceptional setting of this emblematic square.

Won Jin Kim of Team South Korea and Hugo Calderano of Team Brazil face off in the men's singles quarter-final match.

Arena Sud ablaze with fans

At the Paris Expo exhibition and convention center (15th arrondissement), table tennis, handball, volleyball and weightlifting.

Won Jin Kim of Team South Korea and Hugo Calderano of Team Brazil face off in the men's singles quarter-final match.

Arena Sud ablaze with fans

At the Paris Expo exhibition and convention center (15th arrondissement), table tennis, handball, volleyball and weightlifting.

Men's triathlon swimming session in the Seine.

The Seine: history

Before the marathon swimming events on August 8 and 9, the triathletes took to the Seine for a preview.

Men's triathlon swimming session in the Seine.

The Seine: history

Before the marathon swimming events on August 8 and 9, the triathletes took to the Seine for a preview.

Swimmer Léon Marchand in the men's 200 m breaststroke semi-final at the Aréna le Défense.

The Arena Paris La Défense, a majestic basin

Once there was rugby and concerts, now there's swimming and water polo at the gigantic Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) venue.

Swimmer Léon Marchand in the men's 200 m breaststroke semi-final at the Aréna le Défense.

The Arena Paris La Défense, a majestic basin

Once there was rugby and concerts, now there's swimming and water polo at the gigantic Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) venue.

View of the Parc des Champions at Trocadero

The Parc des Champions, guaranteed atmosphere

Nestled in the Trocadéro gardens (16th arrondissement), this site opens its doors free of charge to tens of thousands of fans to celebrate medal-winning athletes.

View of the Parc des Champions at Trocadero

The Parc des Champions, guaranteed atmosphere

Nestled in the Trocadéro gardens (16th arrondissement), this site opens its doors free of charge to tens of thousands of fans to celebrate medal-winning athletes.

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From the Invalides to the Grand Palais

Archery competitions are held at Les Invalides (7th arrondissement). Here, training targets in the immediate vicinity of the Alexandre-III Bridge and the Grand Palais (8th).

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From the Invalides to the Grand Palais

Archery competitions are held at Les Invalides (7th arrondissement). Here, training targets in the immediate vicinity of the Alexandre-III Bridge and the Grand Palais (8th).

Athlete Melissa Galloway and her horse Windermere J'Obei W from Team New Zealand wave to the crowd after their routine in the team and individual dressage Grand Prix on day five of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Château de Versailles on July 31, 2024 in Versailles, France

Versailles, kingdom of horsemen

Temporarily installed on the Étoile Royale esplanade, in the heart of the Château de Versailles park, this quarry is alive with equestrian and modern pentathlon events.

Athlete Melissa Galloway and her horse Windermere J'Obei W from Team New Zealand wave to the crowd after their routine in the team and individual dressage Grand Prix on day five of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Château de Versailles on July 31, 2024 in Versailles, France

Versailles, kingdom of horsemen

Temporarily installed on the Étoile Royale esplanade, in the heart of the Château de Versailles park, this quarry is alive with equestrian and modern pentathlon events.

Team France athlete Kauli Vaast rides a wave during the surfing quarterfinals on day six of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, August 1, 2024 in Teahupo'o, French Polynesia

Polynesia: the other end of the world

Teahupo'o and its mythical waves, in French Polynesia, host the surfing events.

Team France athlete Kauli Vaast rides a wave during the surfing quarterfinals on day six of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, August 1, 2024 in Teahupo'o, French Polynesia

Polynesia: the other end of the world

Teahupo'o and its mythical waves, in French Polynesia, host the surfing events.

Runners on the Champs-Elysées with the Arc de Triomphe in the background

Postcard from the Champs-Élysées

During the triathlon, the legendary avenue in the 8th arrondissement was crossed by bike and then on foot, a few meters before the finish line at the Alexandre-III bridge.

Runners on the Champs-Elysées with the Arc de Triomphe in the background

Postcard from the Champs-Élysées

During the triathlon, the legendary avenue in the 8th arrondissement was crossed by bike and then on foot, a few meters before the finish line at the Alexandre-III bridge.

Team USA athlete Simone Biles competes on vault during the women's artistic gymnastics team final on day four of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France

Time suspended at Arena Bercy

This legendary venue for French sport and culture is the setting for artistic gymnastics, trampoline and basketball finals.

Team USA athlete Simone Biles competes on vault during the women's artistic gymnastics team final on day four of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France

Time suspended at Arena Bercy

This legendary venue for French sport and culture is the setting for artistic gymnastics, trampoline and basketball finals.

Starting line of the women's triathlon from the Alexandre III bridge, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Under the Alexandre-III bridge: all aboard!

The start of the triathlon races was given from this pontoon, below the Alexandre-III bridge.

Starting line of the women's triathlon from the Alexandre III bridge, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Under the Alexandre-III bridge: all aboard!

The start of the triathlon races was given from this pontoon, below the Alexandre-III bridge.

Emily Lane, number 12 for Team Ireland, catches the ball after a kick-off as she is supported by Erin King, number 11 for Team Ireland, during the women's rugby sevens 7-8 classification match between Team Great Britain and Team Ireland on the fourth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France

The Stade de France nurtures its legend

Soccer World Cup, Rugby World Cup, legendary concerts… The Dionysian venue now adds the Olympic Games to its long list of major events.

Emily Lane, number 12 for Team Ireland, catches the ball after a kick-off as she is supported by Erin King, number 11 for Team Ireland, during the women's rugby sevens 7-8 classification match between Team Great Britain and Team Ireland on the fourth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France

The Stade de France nurtures its legend

Soccer World Cup, Rugby World Cup, legendary concerts… The Dionysian venue now adds the Olympic Games to its long list of major events.

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Walkers at the foot of the Iron Lady

The 20km walkers took to the streets of central Paris.

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Walkers at the foot of the Iron Lady

The 20km walkers took to the streets of central Paris.

A general view of the interior of the Adidas Arena during the Yonex 2024 Badminton Open de France on March 5, 2024 in Paris,

The unique Arena Porte de la Chapelle

The only intramural sports arena to come out of the ground for the Paris 2024 Games, this 8,000-seat venue will host the badminton events.

A general view of the interior of the Adidas Arena during the Yonex 2024 Badminton Open de France on March 5, 2024 in Paris,

The unique Arena Porte de la Chapelle

The only intramural sports arena to come out of the ground for the Paris 2024 Games, this 8,000-seat venue will host the badminton events.

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The Yves-du-Manoir stadium, one hundred years on!

After the opening ceremony and the athletics events of the 1924 Paris Games, this stadium in Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine) played host to field field hockey.

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The Yves-du-Manoir stadium, one hundred years on!

After the opening ceremony and the athletics events of the 1924 Paris Games, this stadium in Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine) played host to field field hockey.

General view of Court Philippe-Chatrier on the fifth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros, July 31, 2024 in Paris.

Roland-Garros, the land of the Games!

In the clay temple, you can watch not only tennis events, but also… boxing!

General view of Court Philippe-Chatrier on the fifth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros, July 31, 2024 in Paris.

Roland-Garros, the land of the Games!

In the clay temple, you can watch not only tennis events, but also… boxing!

Emma Wilson of Team Great Britain sails near the Château d'If as she competes in the iQFoil women's windsurfing competition on the sixth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Marina de Marseille, August 1, 2024 in Marseille, France

When the wind blows over Marseille

For the sailing events, the Marseille marina was the venue for the Olympic Games.

Emma Wilson of Team Great Britain sails near the Château d'If as she competes in the iQFoil women's windsurfing competition on the sixth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Marina de Marseille, August 1, 2024 in Marseille, France

When the wind blows over Marseille

For the sailing events, the Marseille marina was the venue for the Olympic Games.

A general view of the 18th green as gardeners maintain the course during a practice round ahead of day five of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National, July 31, 2024 in Paris,

The national golf course on its 31st!

Located in Guyancourt (Yvelines), this course is used to hosting the world's greatest golf competitions.

A general view of the 18th green as gardeners maintain the course during a practice round ahead of day five of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National, July 31, 2024 in Paris,

The national golf course on its 31st!

Located in Guyancourt (Yvelines), this course is used to hosting the world's greatest golf competitions.

A general view of the field competing on the start line during the men's cross-country race on the third day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the hill of Élancourt, July 29, 2024 in Élancourt

Élancourt hill, the highest point in France

At 231 metres above sea level, this hill in the Yvelines region was the scene of the mountain bike events.

A general view of the field competing on the start line during the men's cross-country race on the third day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the hill of Élancourt, July 29, 2024 in Élancourt

Élancourt hill, the highest point in France

At 231 metres above sea level, this hill in the Yvelines region was the scene of the mountain bike events.

A large stand filled with spectators. In front of them, the venue for the skateboarding event.

Park de la Concorde

On the Place de la Concorde, during the skateboard park events.

A large stand filled with spectators. In front of them, the venue for the skateboarding event.

Park de la Concorde

On the Place de la Concorde, during the skateboard park events.