At the heart of Paris lies a bridge that sits between the Seine’s two banks: Pont Alexandre III. Surrounded by countless monuments sprinkled across the capital, the bridge has been a part of the city’s most memorable events since it was inaugurated for the 1900 Exposition Universelle and is a work of art and a monument in its own right.
The bridge is 45 metres wide, 107 metres long and bounded by four impressive columns supporting golden bronze statues that will provide a spectacular backdrop for several events during the Paris 2024 Games.
Pont Alexandre III connects two other Paris 2024 sports venues: the Grand Palais and Invalides, and is the perfect illustration of Paris 2024’s aim to bring the Games to life in the centre of France’s capital city amid its best-known, most-loved landmarks. The bridge is also a stone’s throw from Concorde, the Arena Champ-de-Mars, Pont d’Iéna and the Eiffel Tower stadium, so the entire area will be abuzz with energy during the Games. It will provide a majestic setting for the finish line of the individual cycling time trials, swimming marathon, triathlon and Para triathlon.
Legacy
Temporary stands will be set up near Pont Alexandre III for the Paris 2024 Games and dismantled after them. The bridge will remain one of Paris’ best-known landmarks.
Venue information
Department: Paris (75)
City: Paris
Distance from the Olympic and Paralympic Village: 6 km
Games venues nearby: La Concorde, Esplanade des Invalides, Grand Palais, Pont d’Iéna, Arena Champ-de-Mars, Eiffel Tower Stadium
Tourist attractions nearby: La Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Grand Palais, Hôtel des Invalides, Eiffel Tower
Spectator Guides
> Consult the spectator guide for the Marathon Swimming events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Triathlon events
How to get there?
Marathon Swimming:
- "Franklin D.Roosvelt" stop: Metro 1/9, then 700 m walk to reach the venue
- "Invalides" stop: RER C / Métro 13/8, then 650 m walk to reach the venue
The Invalides bridge and the Alexandre III bridge will not be usable.
- If your ticket indicates Tribune B: use the Franklin D.Roosvelt stop.
- If your ticket indicates Tribune C, D, E, F, G or H: use the Invalides stop.
Triathlon and Para triathlon:
- "Invalides" stop: RER C / Métro 13/8, then walk 200 m to reach the venue
- "Pont de l'Alma" stop: RER C, then 850 m walk to reach the venue
- "Franklin D.Roosvelt" stop: Metro 1/9, then 700 m walk to reach the venue
The Invalides and Alexandre III bridges will not be usable.
- If your ticket indicates Tribune A: use the Invalides stop.
- If your ticket indicates Tribune B: choose the Franklin D.Roosvelt or Pont de l'Alma stop.
Because of the race, many streets will be inaccessible to pedestrians. It is therefore essential to use the pedestrian routes indicated on the map to get to the venue.
Road cycling - time trial:
- "Invalides" stop: RER C / Métro 13/8, then 650 m walk to the venue
- "Pont de l'Alma" stop: RER C, then walk 800m to reach the venue
- "Assemblée Nationale" stop: Metro 12, then 600 m walk to reach the venue
- "La Tour Maubourg" stop : Métro 8, then 700 m walk to reach the venue
Please note: it will be impossible to cross the road:
- 30 min before the start of the session for shear point 1
- 15 min before the start of the session for point 2
It is therefore essential that you get to the stands before these two deadlines.
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.
Bike parking facilities for spectators
- 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 / Disabled people drop-off zone: Rue Desgenettes (75007 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.
Download the Paris 2024 Public Transport app