Paris, the city of romance, art, delicious cuisine, and a plethora of sports this summer. A city where there’s always something exciting happening. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, this city offers a variety of activities that will make your city trip unforgettable. Paris is a city that can be wonderfully explored on foot or by bike, while public transportation effortlessly guides you through the city. Discover these planned events in the French capital!
In 2024, Paris takes the spotlight as the host of the Olympic Games, one of the world’s largest sporting events. This promises to be an extraordinary spectacle where sports are celebrated worldwide.
A city break to Paris is truly complete with a visit to the Rolex Masters, a prestigious tennis tournament that annually attracts the crème de la crème of the tennis world. The sporting spectacle on the stadium’s renowned courts, does justice to the grandeur of the sport. The atmosphere is infused with excitement as spectators lose themselves in the intensity of the matches on the distinctive blue courts.
In 2024, Paris takes the spotlight as the host of the Olympic Games, one of the world’s largest sporting events. This promises to be an extraordinary spectacle where sports are celebrated worldwide.
Olympic Games in the heart of Paris
New this year is that almost all sports will take place in the heart of Paris. 80% of all sports will be within a 10-kilometer radius around the Olympic Village. Paris will also utilize existing iconic locations. For example, the swimming section of the triathlon will unfold in the Seine. The current Roland-Garros stadiums will be the stage for tennis and boxing, and the gardens of the Palace of Versailles will be used for all equestrian sports.
Breakdancing
This year, breakdancing makes its debut at the Games, with only 4 athletes per continent allowed to participate. The biggest challenge in Olympic breakdancing? The scoring system. How do you maintain the freedom of dance without losing its essence? The evaluation revolves around creativity and musicality, a gray area heavily dependent on feeling and interpretation.
Olympic climbing
Climbing is relatively new to the Olympic stage but not entirely unfamiliar, having been part of Tokyo 2020. The Olympic climbing sport comprises three disciplines: Speed, Bouldering, and Lead. Speed focuses on the speed of ascents, Bouldering concentrates on climbing short walls, while Lead challenges athletes to conquer a difficult route at a height of 20 meters.
Surfing
Although the Olympic Games are held in Paris, Olympic surfing takes place in a location that almost seems like a world tour. Teahupoo, located on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, serves as the centre of Olympic surfing. This island, somewhere between Australia and South America, welcomes surfers to its exotic waves for this exciting sporting event.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is part of the new Olympic sports during Paris 2024. It was initially announced as an addition to the 2020 Games in Tokyo. The IOC recognized the immense youth interest in this sport and decided to officially add it to the Olympic program.
In the heart of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, stands the mighty Palais de Tokyo. During the Olympic Games Paris 2024, this museum transforms into a true sports palace, namely Clubhouse 24. Clubhouse 24 serves as a sports center for all Olympic Games visitors. There’s a food market, live entertainment, interactive sports activities, and time to have a beer with your compatriots or competitors while discussing your favorite sport. Clubhouse 24 is the place where everyone can come together between the sports sessions.
How to get there?
Iéna Metro Station is the closest to Clubhouse 24. This station is reachable via Metro Line 9.
In a city trip to Paris, Roland-Garros is a must-visit. This Grand Slam tournament attracts global attention annually, and the spectacle on the legendary courts of Stade Roland Garros is unforgettable. The red clay ensures intense matches and a fantastic atmosphere with fans cheering for their favourite players.
But Paris has more than just tennis. Explore the city of love: from the iconic Eiffel Tower to the charming streets of Montmartre. Taste the delicious French cuisine and savor the beautiful atmosphere. Combine tennis action with the magic of Paris during Roland Garros for an unforgettable city trip!