The Esplanade des Invalides is the garden of one of Paris’ most beautiful monuments. The Esplanade is a vast green space in Paris’ 7th district, located opposite the magnificent Hôtel des Invalides. At the heart of Paris, it has become one of the preferred leisure destinations where Parisians and tourists can enjoy some sport, music and walking. In 2024, history, culture and high-level sport will join together in this exceptional setting, where the archers will target Olympic and Paralympic medals.
Hôtel des Invalides was built during the reign of Louis XIV in 1687 as a military hospital and retirement home for war veterans. Today, this world-renowned building includes French military history museums and monuments, as well as the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Directly opposite, the elegant Pont Alexandre III bridge links the site to the Grand Palais on the right bank of the Seine.
In 2024, the Esplanade des Invalides will be the stage for the archery and para archery events, characterised by its north-south orientation. It's flanked by rows of trees on its west and east sides. Its location at the heart of Paris, in a dedicated area for the Games, promises a unique experience for athletes and spectators.
Legacy
Temporary venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sports
Venue information
Department: Paris (75)
City: Paris, 7th arrondissement
Distance from the Olympic and Paralympic Village: 12km to the south
Games venues nearby: Eiffel Tower Stadium, Grand Palais, Champ de Mars Arena, Pont d’Iéna
Tourist attractions nearby: Pont Alexandre III, Grand Palais, Eiffel Tower, La Concorde, Hôtel des Invalides, Jardin du Luxembourg
Spectator Guides
> Consult the spectator guide for Archery events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Athletics events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Cycling Road events
How to get there?
Public transport
Athletics (marathon), Archery, Para athletics (marathon), Para archery :
- "Invalides" stop: RER C, then 100 m walk to the venue
- "Invalides" stop: Metro 13, then a 450 m walk to reach the venue
- "La Tour Maubourg" stop: Metro 8, then 850 m walk to reach the venue
- "Assemblée Nationale" stop: Metro 12, then 700 m walk to reach the venue
Closing of the Alexandre III bridge:
- For Athletics and Para athletics: The Invalides bridge and the Alexandre III bridge will not be crossable on foot.
- For Archery: The Alexandre III bridge will not be usable on 28, 29, 30 and 31 July until 1pm and on 3 and 4 August until 1pm. The Invalides bridge will be closed on 28 and 29 August and on 3 and 4 August until 9.45 am.
- For Para archery: The Alexandre III bridge will be closed on 29, 30 and 31 August and on 1 and 2 September until 2pm. The Invalides bridge will be closed on 29 and 31 August until 9.45am, on 30 August until 10am and on 1 and 2 September until 10.55am and 10.45am respectively.
As the venue is outdoors, Paris 2024 invites spectators to check the weather forecast beforehand so that they can equip themselves accordingly (wide-brimmed hat, sun cream, sunglasses, small folding umbrella, plastic or metal water bottle of up to 75cl, etc.). You are also advised to bring comfortable shoes for walking around and inside the venue.
Active mobility
- Quai d'Orsay - from Rue Malar to Rue Surcouf - 75007 Paris
- Avenue des Champs-Elysées - near the Franklin D. Roosevelt metro stop - 75008 Paris
Accessibility information
- Wheelchair users car park / People with disabilities drop-off zone: Rue Desgenettes (75007 Paris)
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.
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