The 2024 Olympic Games: venues in France
The summer of 2024 will be a special one for France. The country will host the Olympic Games for the third time and the Paralympic Games for the first time. People from all over the world will gather for these major sporting events. The 2024 Olympic Games program will be rich in sports competitions. The Olympic venues are located in Paris, the Ile-de-France and throughout the country. In this article, we've gathered for you the Olympic venues outside Paris.
Where to watch the Summer Olympics near Paris?
Looking for the Olympic venues near Paris? We've got all the information you need about the venues close to the French capital.
National Golf
The National Golf is located in Guyancourt near Paris. The city is 41km from the Olympic and Paralympic Village. This venue is used for major international competitions such as the 2018 Ryder Cup. During the Summer Olympics, it will host the 120 players who will gather for the golf competition.
Palace of Versailles
The Château de Versailles is an emblematic and world-famous symbol of France. This venue is located 35km from the Olympic and Paralympic Village. The Château will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in a spectacular setting. Temporary arrangements have been made on the site to allow certain competitions to take place.
A temporary arena has been built to host two equestrian events: the Olympic and Paralympic show-jumping and dressage competitions. The individual and team cross-country events will be held on the banks of the Grand Canal. The five modern pentathlon events will also be held at the Château.
Élancourt Hill
Élancourt Hill is the highest point in the Paris region. It offers breathtaking views of Paris. Located 41km from the Olympic and Paralympic Village, it will host the mountain bike competition this summer.
Aquatic center
During Paris 2024, the Aquatic Center will welcome the world's athletes for the aquatic events of artistic swimming, diving and water polo qualifying events. It is located at 2km from the Olympic and Paralympic Village in the Seine-Saint-Denis region.
North Paris Arena
During the Olympic Games, the Villepinte Exhibition Center will be transformed into a giant modular sports arena. It is located in the heart of the Seine-Saint-Denis region. This summer, it will host the preliminary rounds of boxing and the modern pentathlon fencing competition. During the Paralympic Games, it will host the sitting volleyball competition.
Climbing venue Bourget
Located in the Seine-Saint-Denis region, this venue will focus on modern sports. During the Olympic Games, it will offer the athletes six climbing walls. Three for training and warm-up and three for competition, which will be located outdoors.
BMX stadium of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
The BMX stadium is located inside the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Stadium. To the delight of cycling fans, it will have enough space to accommodate two venues on the same site. Come to this venue to enjoy the BMX races.
Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium
The Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium is the headquarters of the French Canoeing et de Kayaking Federation. The stadium will host the rowing and canoeing events for the 2024 Olympic Games. During the Paralympic Games, the para-rowing and para-canoeing events will be held there.
Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
Located in Colombes, northwest of Paris, the stadium has hosted nearly 250 national and international athletics, rugby, football and boxing competitions. During the 2024 Olympic Games, it will host the field hockey competition.
Where to watch the Summer Olympics in France?
The Olympic venues outside Paris are spread all over France. We've gathered all the venues just for you.
Châteauroux Shooting Center
Châteauroux is preparing to welcome 340 Olympic athletes and then 160 Paralympic athletes this summer. It will host the shooting and para-shooting events of the Paris 2024 Games, a total of 15 Olympic shooting events and 13 Paralympic para-shooting events.
Pierre Mauroy Stadium
The stadium is located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq in the Lille region. Since its construction in 2012, the Stade de Lille has hosted international competitions in several sports. This summer, the Pierre Mauroy stadium will host the Olympic basketball and handball competitions.
Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium
The Stade de Saint-Etienne is one of the most famous stadiums in France. It has hosted some of the biggest football competitions such as the 1984 European Football Championship. During the Olympic Games, the stadium will host football competitions.
Lyon Stadium
The Lyon Stadium is owned by Olympique Lyonnais. It was built to host certain Euro 2016 matches. The famous stadium will welcome the public during the Olympic Games for football competition.
Beaujoire Stadium
Built as part of France's bid to host Euro 1984, the Beaujoire Stadium is now home to FC Nantes. Since 1984, it has hosted major international competitions such as the 1998 World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. So, it's only fitting to add the Olympic football competition to the list!
Bordeaux Stadium
The Bordeaux stadium was built in 2015 for the Euro 2026. The stadium is now home to the Girondins de Bordeaux and has hosted many major competitions including a League Cup final and two Top 14 semi-finals. This summer, you'll be able to watch part of the Olympic football competition.
Nice Stadium
Built in 2013, the Nice stadium is home to the OGC Nice. It's eco-designed with 7,000m2 of solar panels on the roof and a rainwater harvesting and reuse system. The Nice stadium is also home to the National Sports Museum. It will host part of the Olympic football competition.
Marseille Stadium
The Marseille stadium is the second largest stadium in France. Built in 1937, it has hosted many legendary European and international competitions such as the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Come to the heart of the South of France, Marseille, to watch the Olympic football competition!
Marseille Marina
It is not surprising that the sailing events of Paris 2024 will take place in the Mediterranean. Marseille is the perfect city to host the event, its geographical location offering exceptional sailing conditions. The high potential of the existing site means that the public will be able to follow the events in real proximity!
Getting to the Olympic venues outside Paris by car
If your hotel is in Paris and you would like to visit the Olympic venues in the Paris region, you can rent a car with Getaround. Just go to our website and search for a car available near your location. If you're planning to visit the Olympic venues outside Paris, we've got you covered. Whether you're visiting Marseille, Nantes or Lille, you can always book your car near the stations or your hotel!
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