South Paris Arena is part of the Paris Expo, an exhibition and convention centre that is one of the most active in Europe and most visited in France. Across 35 hectares, 228,000 sqm of exhibition halls and eight pavilions, the Paris Expo welcomes 7.5 million visitors each year, particularly during the International Agricultural Show. With Halls 1, 4 and 6 hosting a large number of the Games' events (with others set aside for Games logistics), Paris Expo will be a major hub for the Paris 2024 Games.
Built in 1923 to host the Paris Trade Fair (Foire de Paris), the complex has been developed extensively over the years and can now adapt to a wide range of requirements and configurations. An ambitious renovation programme, based on three phases over 10 years with the last one to be completed in 2023, is currently underway to modernise its infrastructure.
Legacy
South Paris Arena, as well as every other hall at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, will continue to host shows, fairs and conventions throughout the year.
Venue information
Department: 75
City: Paris, 15th arrondissement
Distance from the Olympic and Paralympic Village: 14km to the south
Games venues nearby: Roland-Garros Stadium, Parc des Princes, Pierre de Coubertin Stadium, Eiffel Tower Stadium, Champ de Mars Arena
Tourist attractions nearby: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Bois de Boulogne
Spectators Guides
> Consult the spectator guide for the Handball events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Table Tennis events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Volleyball events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Weighlifting events
How to get there?
Public transport
Weightlifting, Handball, Table tennis, Volleyball, Boccia, Goalball and Para table tennis:
- "Porte de Vanves" stop: Metro 13, then 1.4 km to the venue
- "Balard" stop: Metro 8, then 750 m walk to the venue
- "Georges Brassens" stop: T3a, then 700 m walk to the venue
- "Porte de Versailles" stop: Metro 12, then 150 m walk to the venue
We recommand that you take the ‘Porte de Vanves’ or ‘Balard’ stops to get to the venue.
Bike parking facilities for spectators
- Avenue Albert Bartholomé - 75015 Paris
Accessibility information
- Wheelchair users car park / People with disabilities drop-off zone: Boulevard Victor (75015 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.
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