Venues

Grand Palais

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The Grand Palais is a magnificent site at the heart of Paris. Thanks to the most advanced construction techniques at the time, the Grand Palais, which was built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, is renowned worldwide for its magnificent nave and glass roof. More than 6,000 tonnes of steel were needed to build the nave. The Grand Palais, which had never previously benefited from a full restoration, is currently undergoing work and will reopen on 15 April to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Nave.

This iconic Parisian venue has a long history as a prestigious showcase for many different sporting and artistic events. For instance, the Grand Palais hosts several exhibitions by artists from around the world each year and was the stage for the World Fencing Championships in 2010. Each year, more than two million visitors enjoy the rich cultural programme offered by this outstanding venue, which, following its restoration, will welcome the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Legacy

Following Paris 2024, the Grand Palais, which will fully reopen in spring 2025, will continue to host cultural events throughout the year.

Venue information

Department: Paris (75)

City: Paris

Distance from the Olympic and Paralympic Village: 5km

Games venues nearby: Invalides, Eiffel Tower Stadium, Champ de Mars Arena, La Concorde

Tourist attractions nearby: Petit Palais, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, La Concorde, Pont Alexandre III, Louvre Museum

Spectator Guides

> Consult the spectator guide for the Taekwondo events

> Consult the spectator guide for the Fencing events

How to get there?

Public transport

Fencing, Wheelchair fencing, Taekwondo, Para taekwondo:

  • "Franklin D.Roosevelt" stop: Metro 1, then a 450 m walk to reach the venue
  • "Invalides" stop: RER C, then walk 1 km to reach the venue
  • "Invalides" stop: Metro 8 / 13, then 1.2 km walk to reach the venue

Closing of the Alexandre III bridge:

  • For fencing: The Alexandre III bridge will be closed on 27 July from 11am to 8pm, on 28, 29, 30 and 31 July until 1pm and on 3 and 4 August until 1pm. During these periods, you will have to cross the La Concorde bridge to reach the venue from the Left Bank.
  • Wheelchair fencing: Nothing to report.
  • For Taekwondo: The Alexandre III bridge will not be usable on 7, 8 and 9 August until 12.30pm. During these periods, you will have to cross the La Concorde bridge to reach the venue from the left bank.
  • For Para taekwondo: The Alexandre III bridge will not be usable on 29, 30 and 31 August until 2pm. During these periods, you will have to cross the La Concorde bridge to reach the venue from the left bank.

Bike parking facilities for spectators

  • Avenue des Champs-Elysées - near the Franklin D. Roosevelt metro stop - 75008 Paris
  • Quai d'Orsay - from Rue Malar to Rue Surcouf - 75007 Paris
  • Rue de Rivoli - from Rue des Pyramides to Rue de l'Echelle -75001 Paris
  • Place de la Madeleine - 75008 Paris

Accessibility information

  • Wheelchair users car park / People with disabilities drop-off zone: Av. Matignon (75008 Paris)

Find all information about venue accessibility on our dedicated page.

Paris 2024 Public Transport Application

Download the Paris 2024 Public Transport application to plan your route, bookmark your competition venue and receive real-time personalised information on transport conditions.

Our tip: buy your Paris 2024 pass on the app for unlimited travel on the entire Île-de-France transport network, for the number of days of your choice. This will help you avoid queuing at stations.