From the end of July - and from the opening ceremony of this global event - the Olympic and Paralympic Games invite themselves to the capital until September 8, 2024. Then, Paris will be punctuated by the various sporting events, ranging from swimming toathletics, water polo, cycling, gymnastics... Hosted at Olympic venues located throughout the Île-de-France region: from Paris to Yvelines, via Hauts-de-Seine and Seine-Saint-Denis.
The Seine-et-Marne département boasts a unique Olympic site in Vaires-sur-Marne.
Open to the public since 2019, the Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium is located on theVaires-Torcy leisure island and comprises three different elements: the lake, the whitewater stadium and the plateau vif. On site, there are several rowing and canoeing courses, particularly popular with athletes from the French rowing and canoeing federations.
For the Olympic Games, the nautical stadium will host rowing and canoeing events, while for the Paralympic Games, para-rowing and para-canoeing are expected.
Paris 2024: programme of events, history, canoeing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Games are an opportunity for the general public to take a closer look at less traditional sports. This is how we discover canoeing, its history, our best athletes and the competition program, as well as their Paralympic version. [Read more]
Then, if you're going to be there to cheer on the athletes or watch the races, take the opportunity to explore the department, which boasts some beautiful châteaux, forests and historic monuments.
Château Soubiran's free educational farm, a bucolic interlude near Melun (77)
Just a few kilometers from Melun, in the Seine-et-Marne town of Dammarie-les-Lys, you'll find Château Soubiran and its large park, home to a small educational farm. [Read more]
A budget-friendly animal park, featuring donkeys, ducks, goats and pigs... in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
A journey to discover wildlife from around the world, at Bois d'Attilly Zoo (77)
In the Seine-et-Marne department, in Férolles-Attilly, a vast wildlife reserve welcomes visitors on sunny days to discover fauna from all corners of the world. Tigers, giraffes, savannah creatures, and other wild species roam within a protected space. [Read more]
Saint-Mammès, the charming waterside village in Seine-et-Marne (77)
Grab your Navigo pass and head off to Seine-et-Marne for a stroll along the quays at Saint-Mammès, a picturesque village in the 77. [Read more]
In Chessy, a surprising walk in the Dhuys sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]
Discover the forest of Fontainebleau on a supervised horseback ride
The Fontainebleau forest is particularly well known for its hiking trails, natural climbing blocks and beautiful vegetation. Less than an hour from Paris, you can also discover the forest on horseback! [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France
Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley. [Read more]
What to do in Barbizon, the famous village between art and nature?
How about a trip to Barbizon? This charming village, 50 km from Paris, immerses us in art and nature on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover our tips for the perfect day out or weekend break. [Read more]
A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)
If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village. [Read more]
Where to eat in Seine-et-Marne? Our best restaurant addresses in 77
Looking for a good restaurant in Seine-et-Marne? Good news: the 77 département has plenty to offer, so check out our top addresses! [Read more]
So, from July 26 to September 7, 2024, join us in Seine-et-Marne!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26, 2024 to September 8, 2024
Location
Stade Nautique Olympique d'Île-de-France
Rte de Torcy
77360 Vaires sur Marne
Official website
olympics.com
Paris 2024: programme of events, history, canoeing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
