Every summer, tourists from all over the world flock to the streets of Paris to discover the French art of living, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. But in 2024, they will be joined by travelers who have come especially for the Paris Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. A wave of additional tourists, to be added to those from the Paris region who will be staying on site, due to vacations or telecommuting, and to the French who want to experience the competition of the century in the capital!
A total of 15.3 million visitors are expected to visit the capital during the Olympic and Paraolympic Games! A scary figure, given that the population of the Paris region is 12.4 million. But the city of Paris says it is"serene" and able to welcome all these people, as the capital is already "the most touristic city in the world" . Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris, told France Bleu that, according to estimates, the influx will only be"one or two million more than usual".
With hotel prices skyrocketing during the Games, regular tourists are unlikely to mingle with those who have come especially for the competition. During the festive season, many of them took advantage of a quieter city to discover Paris before the summer rush!
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: all the news and information about the Games
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2024 from July 26 to August 11, we bring you a quick roundup of the essential news and info you need to know before the big event. From ticketing to the Olympic Village, from venues to history, find out what's on tap as we get closer. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: all the news and information about the Games
