When I started researching this project I soon realized that I could not give as much detail into the venues of the 2024 Paris Olympics as I wanted. So I will provide a summary since 35 venues showcase the 329 Events. Only 2 Of these venues were built specifically for the Olympics.
Many venues will also be used for the Paralympics from August 28 through September 8, 2024.
One of the things that kept coming up was the focus on sustainability and France's desire to be the "greenest" Olympics yet. The venues have been chosen or designed to minimize environmental impact, including using existing facilities and temporary structures, some of which will be re-used.Many have state-of-the-art technology to minimize the carbon footprint by using solar panels, creating renewable energy, catching and recycling rainwater, recovering heat from a neighboring wastewater treatment plant, and using recycled materials.
The Games will spread across Paris and its suburbs, integrating with the city's urban fabric and celebrating French culture. This will create a festival atmosphere throughout the city, rather than being confined to a single Olympic Park.
Many venues are being designed with their post-Games legacy in mind, ensuring they will serve the local community and sports enthusiasts for years to come.
Here is a list of the venues, when they were built, and sports showcased.
1. EIFFEL TOWER STADIUM - A temporary outdoor arena built in one of Paris’ most iconic public gardens.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
2. AQUATICS CENTRE - One of two permanent sports facilities built for the Paris 2024 Games.
All the building materials are bio-based. It is one of France’s largest urban solar farms and supplies all the center's energy needs.
The interior fittings are made of recycled materials made in France.
ARTISTIC SWIMMING, DIVING, WATER POLO
3. PARIS LA DEFENSE ARENA - First opened its doors in 2017.
It has the world’s largest interactive giant screen, with innovative technology and 1,400 sqm worth of display area (equivalent to seven tennis courts).
SWIMMING, WATER POLO
4. CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES - Initially built as a simple hunting lodge, it became home to the court of Louis XIV in 1682.
EQUESTRIAN, MODERN PENTATHLON
5. NORTH PARIS ARENA - Opened in 1982, it is the second-largest convention center in France
BOXING, MODERN PENTATHLON
6. STADE ROLAND-GARROS - Built in 1928
BOXING, TENNIS
7. CHAMP DE MARS ARENA - This temporary facility will be dismantled and reused at another location.
JUDO, WRESTLING
8. BERCY ARENA - Built in 1984
ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS, BASKETBALL, TRAMPOLINE
9. PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE ARENA - Opened in February 2024 with an eco-friendly design of recyclable aluminum and bio-based. 80% of the building’s surface is covered with greenery.
After the games its gyms and other facilities will be open daily for people living in the area.
BADMINTON, RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
10. PIERRE MAUROY STADIUM - Built in 2012
BASKETBALL, HANDBALL
11. LA CONCORDE -
3 X 3 BASKETBALL, BREAKING, CYCLING BMX FREESTYLE, SKATEBOARDING
Did you know that 3X3 basketball is the number one urban sport in the world?
12. INVALIDES - Hôtel des Invalides was built in 1687. Today, it includes French military history museums and monuments, as well as the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
ARCHERY, ATHLETICS, CYCLING ROAD
13. CHATEAROUX SHOOTING CENTRE - Inaugurated in 2018.
SHOOTING
14. GRAND PALAIS - Built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900.
FENCING, TAEKWONDO
15. HÔTEL DE VILLE - Paris' City Hall was first built in 1357. Reconstructed in 1892 where the former Hôtel de Ville stood until it was burnt down in 1871.
ATHLETICS
16. ELANCOURT HILL - The highest point in the Paris region.
After the Games: it will be open to everyone for mountain biking, walking, and jogging.
CYCLING MOUNTAIN BIKE
17. PONT ALEXANDRE III - The bridge that sits between the banks of the Seine is the finish line. It was inaugurated for the 1900 Exposition Universelle
CYCLING ROAD, MARATHON SWIMMING, TRIATHLON
18. TROCADÉRO - a temporary facility
ATHLETICS, CYCLING ROAD, MARATHON, RACE WALK
19. SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES BMX STADIUM- built in 2014
CYCLING BMX RACING
20. SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES VELODROME- built in 2014
TRACK CYCLING
21. LE BOURGET SPORTS CLIMBING VENUE - -One of two permanent structures built for Paris 2024.
Post Games: The indoor facilities will be used by local clubs, associations, and residents.
The temporary climbing walls set up could be redeployed to other sites, benefiting local communities.
SPORT CLIMBING
22. Le GOLF NATIONAL - opened in 1990
GOLF
23. MARSEILLE MARINA - Post Games: The Roucas Blanc Nautical Stadium will be available for people with all skill levels.
SAILING
24. TEAHUPO'O, TAHITI - Post Games: The Olympic Village, based on temporary facilities will be relocated and redeployed as social housing for the local communities.
SURFING
25. VAIRES-SUR-MARNE NAUTICAL STADIUM - Developed in 2019.
Post Games: The venue will provide a space where Paris' communities can enjoy an urban setting with a wide selection of leisure activities.
CANOE SLALOM, CANOE SPRINT, ROWING
26. STADE DE FRANCE - Built in 1998, the country’s largest stadium.
ATHLETICS, RUGBY SEVENS
27. SOUTH PARIS ARENA - Built in 1923 to host the Paris Trade Fair. Paris Expo welcomes 7.5 million visitors each year
HANDBALL, WEIGHTLIFTING, TABLE TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL
28. YVES-DU-MANOIR STADIUM - The main arena for the eighth Olympiad in 1924.
HOCKEY
There are seven Football Stadiums. Each will remain in use after the games to host sports events, concerts, and cultural events.
1. BORDEAUX STADIUM - Built 2015
2. SAINT-ETIENNE STADIUM aka GEOFFROY-GUICHARD STADIUM - Built in 1931.
3. LA BEAUJOIRE STADIUM - Built in 1984.
4. LYON STADIUM - An ultramodern venue built in 2016. 100% of its energy is renewable.
5. MARSEILLE STADIUM aka STADE VÉLODROME - Constructed in 1937, it is France’s second-largest arena..
6. NICE STADIUM - Built in 2013. Nice Stadium is also home to the National Sports Museum, visited by more than 70,000 people annually.
7. PAR DES PRINCES - Built in its current form in 1972.
Well, that's my report on the Venues of the XXXIII Olympiad Paris 2024.
To read more about each Venue go to the official website.
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