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Paris 2024 Olympics: Games Stretch Across France, with Surfing in Tahiti

The Euros may be over, but the excitement continues with the Olympics kicking off in Paris in just a few weeks. While many events will be held in the City of Lights, the Games stretch far beyond the Eiffel Tower, with competitions happening across France and even reaching the shores of Tahiti!

Highlights of the Paris 2024 Games:

Over Half in Paris: Witness iconic moments like beach volleyball set against the Eiffel Tower backdrop. Popular sports like basketball, athletics, road cycling, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming will also take center stage in the French capital.

Cycling Adventures: Head 20 kilometers outside Paris to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (near Versailles) for mountain biking, BMX racing, and track cycling events.

French Football Frenzy: Catch the beautiful game in Marseille, Nice, Lyon, St-Etienne, Bordeaux, and Nantes.

Sailing Spectacle: Witness top sailors battle it out in the southern port city of Marseille.

Surfing Paradise: For a truly unique experience, travel to Teahupo’o, Tahiti, for the surfing competition, renowned for its challenging waves.

New Additions to the Games:

Breaking It Down: Witness the debut of breakdancing, officially known as Breaking, in the Olympics for the first time.
Paddling Power: Kayak Cross adds a competitive twist to canoe slalom, with athletes racing head-to-head.
Climbing to New Heights: Sport climbing returns with exciting new bouldering, lead combined, and speed events.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the Paris 2024 Olympics across France and beyond!

Event Locations: Discover which city and Olympic site will host each sporting event.

Closest Airports: Find the nearest airport in France with a direct flight from the UK, making travel planning a breeze.

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Bercy Arena

Champ de Mars Arena

Eiffel Tower Stadium

Grand Palais

Hotel de Ville

Invalides

La Concorde

Parc des Princes

Pont Alexandre III

Porte de La Chapelle Arena

Stade Roland-Garros

South Paris Arena

Aquatics Centre

Trocadero

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Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium

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Marseille Stadium

Marseille Marina

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Allianz Riviera (Nice Stadium)

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Bordeaux Stadium

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Château de Versailles

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Châteauroux Shooting Centre

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Elancourt Hill

Le Golf National

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (SQY) BMX Stadium

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (SQY) Velodrome

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Lyon Stadium (Groupama Stadium)

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Beaujoire Stadium (Stade de la Beaujoire)

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Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue

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North Paris Arena

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Paris La Défense Arena

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Stade de France

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Teahupo’o, Tahiti

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Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

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Yves-du-Manoir Stadium

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Stade Pierre Mauroy

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