The 2024 Olympic Games: visit Paris during this cultural event

As the whole world knows, the summer of 2024 will be marked in Paris by the must-see event: the Olympic Games. If you visit the capital of France during this period, your vacation will be marked by this great event. In addition to the sports program, art, history and music lovers will enjoy the many events Paris has to offer. Find out everything you need to know about visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games.

Travel to France during the Summer Olympics in Paris

Getting to Paris for the 2024 Games requires some administrative formalities. Let's take a look at all the information you'll need before crossing the French border.

The official documents required to travel to France

If you're visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games, please note that U.S. citizens traveling for tourism with a valid passport may enter France without a visa for up to 90 days. Before traveling to France, consider purchasing French travel insurance. U.S. domestic health insurance and Medicare do not cover travelers outside the United States.

Prepare your stay in Paris during the Olympics

If you're planning to visit Paris and are wondering where to stay in Paris during the Olympic Games, we recommend booking your hotel or bed and breakfast as far in advance as possible. To stay within your budget, you may want to consider a hotel in a less touristy neighborhood or even in the suburbs. Don't worry about how to get around Paris during the Games. Getting around the city is easy with public transportation, and you can also rent a car with Getaround.

Visit the City of Light during the 2024 Olympic Games

Visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The City of Light and the Paris region will be abuzz with competition day and night. Of course, the 2024 Olympic Games program is full of events but, Paris is a cultural city, so other activities and events will be available.

The historic opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on the Seine

Save the date! The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024. The ceremony will be an unprecedented event. For the first time in history, the parade will take place on boats. Sailing from east to west on the Seine River through Paris, the 10,500 athletes will parade through the city. The six-kilometer journey will end in front of the Trocadero, where the final shows and ceremonies will take place.

The ceremony is a great way to see Paris. It is open to as many people as possible and free of charge. Spectators will have free access to the upper quays. On the lower quays, however, spectators will have to pay for tickets. 80 giant screens will allow everyone to enjoy this exceptional event.

Key dates and events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

For the third time in Olympic history, Paris will host the Olympic Games and for the first time the Summer Paralympic Games. The Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8. 329 events will take place over the 18 days of the 2024 Olympic Games. 10,500 athletes and 206 delegations are expected to compete in 28 traditional Olympic sports, from athletics to swimming and gymnastics, as well as four new sports: climbing, skateboarding, surfing and, for the first time in Olympic history, breaking.

This event will feature 41 Olympic sites and 20 Paralympic sites, both in Paris and in the French regions. Here's your chance to travel around the Ile-de-France (Paris Region). Getaround makes it easy to rent a car and hit the road! Visit France's most famous castle, Versailles, during the Equestrian, Para-Equestrian and Pentathlon competitions. During your stay, you can also discover the new Saint-Denis Aquatic Center, which will host the artistic swimming, diving and water polo championships.

Other Summer 2024 activities and events in Paris

If you're visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games and you want to diversify your activities choices, there are at least 7 things to do in Paris during the Olympic Games. The French capital has a lot to offer. You can discover the capital's most famous monuments and museums:

• The Eiffel Tower;
• musée du Louvre;
• musée d'Orsay;
• le Centre Pompidou;
• Montmartre;
• le Moulin Rouge;
• cruise on the Seine.

If it's your dream to run the same course as the Olympic marathon, Paris can make it happen! On the night of August 10, 2024, the Marathon Pour Tous will allow amateur athletes to follow in the footsteps of the Olympic athletes.

Visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games: rent a car with Getaround

Getaround has created a fast and easy car rental service in Paris to get to where to eat in Paris during the Games. With just a few clicks, you can find all the vehicles available in the French capital. It only takes a few minutes to search, book and rent a car.

What documents do you need to rent a car in Paris in summer 2024?

To rent a car in Paris, you'll need to scan your driver's license and passport. There is no need to exchange your driver's license for a French one. You can drive in France with your non-European driver's license if you're in France for a short stay. For a rental with a meeting with the renter, you'll need to show the credit card used to make the reservation.

How can you rent a car in France with Getaround during the Olympic Games?

If you're planning to drive around Paris during the Games by car, booking a car rental with Getaround is very easy. You need to create your profile on our website or directly in the application. Once your profile has been verified, you can start searching for a car. All available cars in Paris will be displayed next to your hotel, the Olympic venues, etc.

Visiting Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games: our tips for driving in the capital

It is no secret that Paris encourages spectators to visit the venues by public transport. If you're still renting a car during the Olympics, here are some changes you'll notice on the roads of Paris and Paris Region:

• Road signs changes: during the Olympics, the capital will temporarily change the look of its road signs. Road signs will let drivers know which roads are off-limits. You'll be able to recognize these temporary road signs because they are black and white.
• Parking restrictions: parking will be completely closed at or near some of the events, including the Stade de France, central Paris (Trocadéro, Invalides) and Paris Region (Versailles).