It's no secret, but you may have missed the news: Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! A sporting event on an international scale, which is set to change the face of the capital for a few weeks. The Games take place from July 26 to September 8, 2024, at various venues in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
The 8th arrondissement will also be living to the rhythm of this great competition, and for good reason: the district is hosting several events, and is home to three Olympic and Paralympic venues during this summer of 2024. Here are the sporting venues to discover, and all the information you need to enjoy these Games in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Located near the Champs-Elysées, on avenue Winston Churchill, the Grand Palais is a vestige of the1900 Universal Exhibition. The building 's architecture is impressive, particularly its nave, which has been classified as a historic monument. Today, the Grand Palais hosts exhibitions, fairs and shows... The building underwent a major renovation in preparation for the Olympic Games.
The Grand Palais is one of the theaters of the Games:fencing, wheelchair fencing and taekwondo events are scheduled to take place there. The venue is served by metro lines 1 and 13 (Champs-Elysées Clémenceau stop).
Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all! [Read more]
It's an ancient sport in which France excels: discover the history and workings of fencing, before following the events at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [Read more]
A martial art from South Korea, taekwondo is set to bring the Grand Palais to life this summer 2024, during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. An opportunity to learn more about this combat sport and the competition program! [Read more]
Place de la Concorde is one of the capital's best-known and most visited squares. Formerly known as "Place Louis XV", it is one of Paris's "royal squares". It lies between the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs-Elysées, and is surrounded by various monuments and places of interest. Over the centuries, this square has been the scene of major events in French history, including the executions of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Fights, conflicts, demonstrations, concerts, political gatherings: Parisians often gather on this essential square.
The square is accessible by metro, thanks to lines 1, 8 and 12, which meet at Concorde station. Four events will be held on the square, including breakdance and skateboarding, the guest sports of the Paris Olympics.
The Place de la Concorde is the capital's largest square. It was here, at the start of the Champs-Elysées, that Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were guillotined. Today, it is one of the most famous squares in Paris, and its famous golden-tipped obelisk still dominates the city. [Read more]
Fans of the orange ball are in for a treat: two basketball events are being organized at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about the sport to enjoy the games to the full, this summer, in Paris. [Read more]
Mountain biking, track racing, BMX, freestyle, Para-cycling... Cycling comes in many forms during these Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about this cycling sport. [Read more]Paris 2024: history, schedule of events, athletes, breaking at the Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are an opportunity for the general public to get a closer look at less traditional sports. Discover breaking, the new sport of the Games, its history, where to practice it, our best athletes and the competition program! [Read more]
Fans of board sports are over the moon! Skateboarding is part of the Paris 2024 Games program for the second time in Olympic history! So, what's its history? What are the rules of the sport? What are our chances of French medals? Where are the skateboarding events taking place? Here's everything you need to know about skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympics. [Read more]
The Pont Alexandre-III links the 8th arrondissement (right bank) with the 7th arrondissement (left bank). It owes its name to Tsar Alexander III of Russia, as a sign of friendship, and to consolidate theFranco-Russian alliance signed in 1891. The bridge was also created for the1900 Universal Exhibition. The bridge is richly decorated, paying homage not only to France's great eras, but also to the arts, sciences and combat.
The bridge is accessible from the right bank via Place de la Concorde (metros 1, 8 and 12, Concorde stop), or via Les Invalides on the left bank (metros 8 and 13, or RER C). Four events are scheduled on or under the bridge:
The Pont Alexandre III is one of the most legendary bridges in Paris, thanks to its architecture, its proximity to the Invalides, the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, and its unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Combining endurance and long distances with a three-part event, triathlon combines three disciplines into one. Since ancient times, athletes have competed to be crowned the winner of this highly demanding discipline. Here's the story of triathlon at the Games! [Read more]
Athletics and marathon running, king disciplines at the Olympic Games... And the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are no exception to the rule! Combining throws, jumps, runs... athletics is also the discipline of all records, with great champions who have the history of their performance. Find out everything there is to know about these disciplines for the Games! [Read more]
It's one of the most watched disciplines at the Summer Olympics: swimming is the water sport of all records. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, the competition will be held at Paris La Défense Arena, along with the Paralympics 2024 para-swimming events from August 29. [Read more]
A neighborhood with a rich history, home to the Olympic and Paralympic Games: the 8th arrondissement has it all. In fact, between two competitions, don't hesitate to take a stroll through this corner of Paris: museums, monuments, restaurants, cafés, curiosities... There's never a dull moment in this arrondissement!
Fashion and art take center stage on the Champs Élysées as The Kooples flagship store has officially closed its doors for good.
On Monday October 31, 2022, The Kooples inaugurated its largest Parisian store on the Champs-Élysées avenue. An atypical, trendy spot, where rock'n'roll fashion collections mingle with contemporary works of art. Here's the lowdown on this new flagship shopping address in Paris. [Read more]
The story of the Zouave of the Alma Bridge: the statue that gauges the Seine’s floods in Paris
Are you familiar with the Zouave, the iconic statue on the Pont de l'Alma that serves as a gauge for the Seine's water levels during major floods in Paris? Here’s the story behind it. [Read more]
The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century. [Read more]
Attend the rekindling ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe
Every evening, under the Arc de Triomphe, you can attend a free, silent ceremony in tribute to the soldiers who died for France. At 6.30pm, the Flame of the Nation, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is rekindled to burn endlessly. We tell you the story of this special ceremony. [Read more]
Lafayette's, Mory Sacko's Paris restaurant, unveils. We tell you all about it!
Lafayette's is the name of Mory Sacko's new restaurant in Paris, which promises innovative fusion cuisine. Located at 8 rue d'Anjou, Paris 8e, this historic venue now comes alive with African and French influences, as well as a touch of American. [Read more]
Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church of Paris
Paris is home to a magnificent Russian Orthodox cathedral, the Cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky, in the 8th arrondissement. An unusual sight on the streets of Paris, its richly decorated interior can be visited 3 times a week! [Read more]
MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées
An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024! [Read more]
The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
The Chapelle Expiatoire is one of Paris's hidden monuments. Erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, this historic site is well worth a visit! [Read more]
Restaurant Paris 8: Where to eat in the 8th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 8th arrondissement? Click here to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
You won't be able to leave this district this summer!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26, 2024 to September 8, 2024
Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées
Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024: schedule of events, history, everything you need to know about fencing
Paris 2024 Olympics: program, history, athletes, taekwondo at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
History of the Place de la Concorde
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, program... basketball at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, events programme... cycling at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
Paris 2024: program, rules, history, athletes, skateboarding at the Olympic Games
History of the Alexander III Bridge
Paris 2024 Olympics: program, history, events...triathlon at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, events, Olympic venue... athletics and para-athletics at the Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, records, events... swimming at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
