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The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are leaving a lasting legacy and impact for the capital and the Île-de-France region. The event is transforming infrastructure, boosting the local economy and reinforcing social inclusion and sport for all. Discover the concrete impact on the region.
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are transforming the urban and sporting infrastructure of Paris and the Île-de-France region. Facilities such as the Arena Porte de la Chapelle or the Olympic Village based in Seine-Saint-Denis are becoming permanent installations, accessible to both amateur and elite sportsmen and women. These new facilities will enhance the region's sporting offering and quality of life.
The adidas arena- renamed Arena Porte de la Chapelle during the Paris 2024 Games - a brand new sports and cultural hub in the north of Paris, will become the training and competition venue for the Paris Basketball Club. As well as hosting high-level sporting competitions, the Arena also hosts concerts, shows and conferences.
Two gymnasiums adjacent to the Arena are made available to local residents to meet the needs of the district and local authorities. The gyms and premises, which are accessible on a daily basis, also house shopping and leisure facilities.
The residents, associations and clubs of Seine-Saint-Denis now have access to the Le Bourget climbing facilities erected for the Paris 2024 Games. A physical legacy of the competition site, some of the climbing walls and temporary facilities could be reused at sites to be determined.
A key venue for the Olympic mountain bike events, la colline d'Elancourt is accessible to everyone and has become the preferred sports ground for families, mountain bike enthusiasts, walking and running enthusiasts. A safe, pollution-free environment, the Elancourt hill is available for national and international mountain bike competitions.
Open to all, the aquatic centre welcomes beginners learning to swim as well as top-level competitions.
In July 2025, the facility will become a multisport activity zone: fitness area, climbing, team sports, tennis paddle. The physical legacy of the Paris 2024 Games will benefit the general public, schoolchildren and clubs and associations for everyday sporting activities.
[The Stade Yves du Manoir](https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/stade-yves-du-manoir-p1383), specially designed for the Games of Paris 2024, is home to the Fédération Française de Hockey, the Ligue Île-de-France and the comité départemental de hockey. One pitch is reserved for competitions, and another for training. A new area will soon be dedicated to football, rugby and athletics.
Discover the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games through unique guided tours of Seine-Saint-Denis. Dive into the heart of the emblematic sites transformed by the event and explore the new developments that are shaping the future of the region.
From sports facilities to neighbourhoods in the throes of change, these routes offer a unique immersion in a sustainable urban, cultural and sporting heritage. Take advantage of this enriching experience to understand the concrete impact of the Games on the Seine-Saint-Denis area.
One of the key elements of this material legacy in Île-de-France is also illustrated by the development of cycle paths created for Paris 2024. These paths, built to facilitate sustainable travel during the Games, will be perpetuated after the event. They offer Parisians, people from the Greater Paris region and visitors an extended soft mobility network, encouraging cycling and helping to relieve traffic congestion.
The transport networks are also benefiting from the transformations, notably with the accelerated work on the Grand Paris Express. This new transport system will improve connections between Paris and its suburbs, while promoting more sustainable mobility:
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The Athletes' Village in Seine-Saint-Denis, designed as a future district of Saint-Denis, will house students and family housing from 2025. New public facilities have been built or renovated to bring the area to life around a new range of shops and services. In order to link Saint-Denis and L'Île-Saint-Denis, a footbridge over the Seine has been built and reserved for soft mobility and public transport.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which were an unprecedented success with the public, are strengthening social inclusion by changing the way people look at disability. The event promotes the accessibility of sports infrastructures and encourages greater participation by people with disabilities in society.
Paris 2024 is putting forward innovative solutions to minimise the ecological footprint of the event. Temporary infrastructures are being reused, buildings are benefiting from energy improvements, and concrete actions are being put in place to reduce carbon emissions.
New green spaces are appearing in dense urban areas, providing places for residents to relax and enjoy themselves. The environmental legacy of the Games is contributing to a better quality of life in the Paris Region, while respecting the ecological commitments made from the outset.
Linking the Tour Eiffel to the Palais de Chaillot, the Pont d'Iéna is closed to motor traffic (except taxis and buses) and reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. In the interests of visitor safety and tourist appeal, this decision by the City of Paris is a strong sign of the city's transformation in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Games.
From 2025, three swimming sites will be open to the general public. Inaugurated by the athletes during the Paris 2024 Games, swimming becomes possible from summer 2025 at the Parc Rives de Seine - right bank, at the Bras de Grenelle as well as at Bercy. Surveillance will be in place, with bathing areas marked out by buoys and areas for changing and showering.
A zone à trafic limité (ZTL) is being introduced in the centre of Paris to limit the flow of motorised vehicles into the city centre and reduce traffic levels on the capital's major roads.
Several objectives have been put forward:
The arrondissements concerned are as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th arrondissements.
The Paris 2024 Games also mark a cultural turning point with the Cultural Olympiad, which is taking place alongside the sporting events. This Olympiad, some of which will continue until 2025, will include hundreds of artistic and cultural events in Paris, Greater Paris and throughout France. It brings together artists from all horizons in projects combining art, sport and inclusion, helping to enrich the local cultural scene.
Following a major restoration, an iconic building is set to shine at the forthcoming sporting events. The complete reopening of the Grand Palais in spring 2025 marks a key moment for Paris's heritage. Paris will also light up in December 2024 with the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, providing a new international impetus. These events highlight the rich history and cultural vitality of the French capital on the world stage.
The monumental installation Zeus, the metal horse on display at Versailles - after having been exhibited at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris during the Paralympic Games - is one of the most striking symbols of this legacy. This impressive work, made from recycled materials, represents a bridge between history, contemporary art and the ecological values promoted by the Games. This horse, an emblem of power and mastery, finds a particular resonance in the majestic setting of the Royal Court of Versailles, the Versailles Gardens having hosted the equitation and para equitation events during the Paris 2024 Games.
From 3 March 2025, Zeus will set off on a tour of France and Europe, ending in Nantes, the city where he was conceived. Discover Zeus's dates and route through France and Europe:
Zeus is accompanied by another powerful symbol: the armour of his rider. This spectacular outfit, designed for the work, is on show at the Palais Galliera as part of showcase #3 of the exhibition Fashion on the move, on view until 12 October 2025. A unique opportunity to admire this exceptional piece and understand its link with the Olympic heritage.
Finally, the Women's statues, installed in various symbolic locations around the capital, highlight important female figures in the history of sport and humanism. These works aim to re-establish a balance in the representation of women in the public space, while celebrating the values of equality and solidarity promoted by the Games.
The Olympic rings, visible in several strategic locations in and around Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, are also powerful symbols of the legacy left by Paris 2024. More than just a logo, they are a reminder of the universal scope of the Games and their lasting influence on the city, both in sporting and cultural terms. Removed on September 27, new ones are to be installed on the Eiffel Tower until the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Mark your calendars, the Olympic Cauldron is coming back to the jardin des Tuileries in the summer of 2025, from 23 June to 4 September 2025. June 23 is a double celebration, as it is Olympic and Paralympic Day! It returns to the Tuileries every summer until the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The Grand Prix Photo Paris je t'aime × Photo Days, launched in 2021 to support contemporary creation and offer a new vision of Paris, has awarded Letizia Le Fur for her series ‘Paris, Jeux’ at its second edition. Reflecting on the 2024 Olympic Games, the artist celebrates the ‘little games’ of everyday life, exploring man's place in his environment through a reflection on beauty and myths.
The exhibition ‘Les Jours Heureux’, installed at l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, invites the public to experience the intensity and emotion of the Paris 2024 Games. Through archives, official athlete outfits, the Olympic torch, medals and elements of the opening and closing ceremonies, this retrospective immerses visitors in the Olympic excitement. Testimonies and emblematic images illustrate the cultural and social impact of this historic event, offering a unique immersion in the collective memory of the Games.
Even after the competitions are over, the Olympic Museum offers temporary and permanent exhibitions that allow visitors to relive the emblematic moments of the Olympic Games. The exhibitions explore themes such as the Olympic spirit, inclusivity and the role of the media in covering the Games. With its interactive and multimedia installations, it offers an immersive experience, where past and present meet to illustrate the evolution of the Olympic movement.
The Seine swimming costume worn by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, will be on display.
On the occasion of the parade of Olympic athletes on the Champs-Élysées on 14 September 2024, the Président de la République mentioned the creation of a National Sports Day every 14 September in order to ‘reignite’ the practice of and enthusiasm for sport at the start of each new school year.
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Organising the Games stimulates the local economy by creating jobs in various sectors, such as construction, tourism and services. Thousands of temporary and permanent jobs are being created, breathing new life into the Paris region's economy.
At the same time, Paris and the whole of the Paris region benefited from exceptional international exposure, attracting investors and tourists. The economic impact can be seen in the growth of the tourism sector and the increase in foreign investment, contributing to a long-term economic dynamic.
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The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will have a lasting impact on Paris and the Île-de-France region. They are transforming infrastructures, boosting the local economy, favouring social and cultural inclusion, while respecting strong environmental commitments. This event offers a rich and multifaceted legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the region well beyond 2024.
The renovation and creation of infrastructure will have a lasting impact on the Greater Paris region and its residents. In addition to this practical and economic legacy, there is also an intangible legacy, illustrated by the development of physical activity throughout the region and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
The legacy programme set up by the City of Paris for the Paris 2024 Games is called the Legacy and Sustainability Plan. Its aim is to organise Olympic and Paralympic Games that are ambitious and innovative, but also supportive, open to all and whose transformations and innovations will last over time.
