Sports SCHEDULE
The Olympic Games is the only genuinely international, multi-sport, joyous athletics competition in the world. The Olympics are a global platform for competition, inspiration, and unity, with over 200 countries taking part in over 400 events throughout the Summer and Winter Games.
The IOC has selected Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, d'Ampezzo for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympics, and Brisbane for the 2032 Summer Olympics as the host cities for the future Olympic Games.
The IOC membership chooses the host cities, often seven years in advance. Approximately two years take throughout the selection procedure. Every city worldwide can apply to be a host city in the first phase.
Previous Olympics Cities
Olympic Games have occurred in 21 cities for 29 Summer Games and 21 Cities for 24 Winter Games. Furthermore, the games were supposed to have three summer and two winter editions, but they were postponed because of the war.
A list of all the cities that have hosted the Summer and Winter Olympics since 2010.
- Beijing, China - hosted the Winter Olympics in 2022
- Tokyo, Japan - hosted the Summer Olympics in 2020
- PyeongChang, South Korea - hosted Winter Olympics in 2018
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - hosted the Summer Olympics in 2016
- Sochi, Russia - hosted the Winter Olympics in 2014
- London, United Kingdom - hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012
- Vancouver, Canada - hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010
La Concorde 1 Address Information
Address: Pl. de la Concorde 1, 75008 Paris, France
One of the most important public squares in Paris, France, is the Place de la Concorde. It is the capital's largest plaza, with an area of 7.6 ha (19 acres). It is situated near the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées in the eighth district of the city.
It will be transformed into a spectacular competition site by the modern sports events that are scheduled to happen there.
Games Venues Nearby
- Champ de Mars Arena
- Esplanade des Invalides
- Trocadéro
- Eiffel Tower Stadium
- Grand Palais
Tourist Attraction nearby
- Grand Palais
- Eiffel Tower
- Hôtel des Invalides
- Arc de Triomphe
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Jardin des Tuileries
- Champs-Elysées
How to Reach Le Concorde Venue?
First, you must fly from your country to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and then take public transport.
Train, bus, taxi, vehicle, or town car are the five modes of transportation available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Place de la Concorde.
Distance: The Place de la Concorde and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) are 33 kilometers apart. 33 km is the distance via road.
Cheapest Way: The cheapest option is to take a bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Place de la Concorde. It takes 1 hour and costs between $5 and $8.
Fastest Way: The fastest route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Place de la Concorde is via cab, which will cost you between $65 and $85 and take 31 minutes.
Direct route: A bus travels directly from Terminals 2B–2D to Opéra. Services run daily, with arrivals every 20 minutes. The trip takes about 49 minutes.
How to enter into the Plaza?
- Musée d'Orsay Stop : Then 660 m walk to reach the venue
- Madeleine Stop: Then a 450 m walk to reach the venue
- Auber Stop: Then a 1000 m walk to reach the venue
- Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Stop: Then 1150 m walk to reach the venue
- Franklin D.Roosevelt Stop: Then 700 m walk to reach the venue
On August 3 and 4, entry to the competition site will not be available from the "Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre" station. It is recommended that travellers using Metro 1 get off at "Franklin D. Roosevelt" and Metro 7 get off at "Opéra" on these days.
Public Transport App
Download the Paris 2024 Public Transport application "BONJOUR RATP" to plan your trip. Select the competition venue and get real-time, specific information on transport conditions; download the Paris 2024 Public Transport application.
Parking Facilities
Bike Parking facilities for viewers:
Rue de Rivoli - from Rue des Pyramides to Rue de l'Echelle -75001 Paris
Place de la Madeleine - 75008 Paris
Avenue des Champs-Elysées - near the Franklin D. Roosevelt metro stop - 75008 Paris
Quai d'Orsay - from Rue Malar to Rue Surcouf - 75007 Paris
Wheelchair Users Car Park
Av. Matignon - 75008 Paris
Frequently Asked Question:
- What is the fame of the Place de la Concorde?
Visitors from all over the world are drawn to this vast, more than 20-acre site by its stunning fountains, sculptures, and ancient Egyptian pyramids.
- Why does the Place de la Concorde matter?
Place de la Concorde was established in 1772, but its initial purpose during the French Revolution was to serve as a site of executions. Architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf redesigned the square between 1836 and 1846 to become what it is today.
- Which well-known road in Paris begins at the Place de la Concorde?
The Champs-Élysées is an incredibly beautiful street that resembles a picture postcard. Almost two kilometers long, this historic avenue connects the magnificent Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde.