Paris Olympics 2024

Visitors to Paris will often stay in what is known as zone 1 or the central zone. You will find most of the hotels are located here, as are most of the major attractions.

If you are unsure of which zone you are staying in or indeed which zone relates to which venue or the airport, take a look at the fare zones information below, which has a map and details of various popular locations outside the central zone.

One of the good things about Paris is that one company run the buses, RER, metro and trams. They are called RATP. This means that a single ticket can be used on any of these four modes of transport. You do need to stay on the same type of transport you start with, for example you cannot get on a tram and get off and get on a bus and finish the journey on one ticket.

There are a couple of options for tickets, the most popular being Contactless T+ tickets and a Navigo Easy Pass.

It would be remiss not to mention that Paris will be very busy during the Olympics, so although you can use public transport, where possible, you may just find walking to be less stressful, more enjoyable and potentially quicker.

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Can I see Paris even with the Olympics on?

If you are organised, have your tickets and accommodation booked, then the Paris Olympics is set to be a very memorable occasion. If on the other hand, you are thinking of just visiting Paris to see the sights whilst the Olympics are running, we would suggest you think again. There are set to be around 15 million visitors in Paris, so you can expect it to be a very busy city indeed.

Hotel accommodation, if you can find any will be very expensive and as the focus of this games has been on highlighting iconic landmarks of Paris, you may find the places you wanted to see are just not that accessible. Far better to go before or after the games, if you just want to see the sights.

However, as with London, the Olympics can bring a very special atmosphere with it and sometimes just being part of a big occasion can be something memorable. There are events outside the city centre which you may consider visiting as an alternative option for instance.

If you are in Paris when the Olympics is on, the city will still be functioning as normal. You just need to prepare for things like traffic or very busy public transport. Access to museums may be more limited and tickets will sell out well in advance. You may find it much less stressful to explore Paris on foot too, which might just give you a different view of Paris anyway.

When a big event that has been years in the planning arrives in a city, you need to be prepared and plan ahead. Use our site to help you get any tickets or tours you are interested in, well in advance of arrival. Below we have listed a few of the most popular things to do in Paris, so you can check if tickets are still available and the attraction is open during the Olympics.

If visiting the Louvre is a main reason to visit Paris then do check out getting a Paris Museum Pass.

Assuming you will want to visit other Paris art galleries and museums like the Orsay Museum or make multiple visits to the Louvre the Paris Museum Pass will save money and you can skip the ticket queues of the main venues.

It is now compulsory that Paris Museum Pass holders book their entry time slots in advance. You must present your pass along with your document confirming the time slot reservation.

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