In Paris, the energy is mounting as the Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach: and with good reason, there are just a few weeks to go before the opening of this global event, which will bring the world's greatest athletes to the City of Light.
To the east of the capital, in the 12th arrondissement, a number of sporting events will be staged at Olympic venues set up especially for the occasion. Find out which events are on offer, which Olympic and Paralympic venues are in the area and, most importantly, what to do in the 12th arrondissement.
The pyramid-shapedArena overlooks the Parc de Bercy , and since its creation in 1984 has hosted numerous concerts by the world's biggest stars, as well as top-level sporting events such as the Rolex Paris Master and the 2018 European Women's Handball Championship. Served by lines 1 (Gare de Lyon stop), 14 or 6 (Bercy stop), as well as RER A and D (Gare de Lyon stop), the Arena de Bercy is easily accessible by public transport from the center of the capital or from the suburbs.
For the Paris Olympics, the Bercy Arena will host the basketball, trampoline and artistic gymnastics events.
Paris 2024: program, rules, history, athletes, gymnastics at the Olympic Games
Discover everything there is to know about the gymnastics events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games... From key dates to emblematic venues, via the athletes and their medals, get ready to experience the intensity of the games through the discipline's events. [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]
Before or after attending one of these sporting events - if you're one of the lucky ones to have managed to snag a ticket - you'll want to take a stroll around the 12th arrondissement, to discover its cultural sites, its beautiful parks, or even the immense Bois de Vincennes and its bucolic lakes where you can go boating.
La Tropicale Glacier, the tea room serving unusual ice creams in the 12th arrondissement of Paris
La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours! [Read more]
The Cinémathèque française: the temple of cinephiles in the heart of the Bercy district
For Parisians and lovers of the 7th art, the Cinémathèque française is a must-see cinema landmark in Paris: a cinema and museum dedicated to the history of cinema. [Read more]
La Kermesse de Javelle: free entertainment for young and old on Sundays at the guinguette.
Having moved from the pretty banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement to the heart of Bercy Beaucoup, the third-tier venue in the 12th arrondissement, La Javelle aims to bring a festive atmosphere back to the east of Paris, with the return of fine weather: so, every Sunday, it's kermesse with family and friends, to have fun, dance (and forget about Monday). [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron: the retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française - final days
From April 4, 2024 to January 12, 2025, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque française. [Read more]
La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events
The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures. [Read more]
The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris
Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike! [Read more]
Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital
The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time. [Read more]
The People Nation, a low-budget hostel with an unbeatable rooftop in Paris
Looking for a new-generation youth hostel or simply a rooftop bar-restaurant with a sublime view over Paris? Let's check out The People's second hostel, set up on Place de la Nation, right outside the metro station. [Read more]
Restaurant Paris 12: Where to eat in the 12th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris's 12th arrondissement? Discover our favorite places, our finds, and our top picks! [Read more]
From July 26 to September 8, 2024, meet up in the 12th arrondissement to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
Paris 2024: program, rules, history, athletes, gymnastics at the Olympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, program... basketball at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
