The Olympic Games in Paris will be like nothing that has ever been seen before during a Summer Olympics. Not only will the opening ceremony take place outside a stadium for the first time, but also many of the games are set in the heart of the city.
Paris is planning several Olympic firsts for its games: There will be an even split of male and female competitors, and breakdancing will make its Olympic debut, to name two. Although most events require tickets , there are so many free ways to enjoy the Olympic Games around town, from fan zones with live concerts to watching parties on jumbo screens along the Seine.
Experience the excitement of being in Paris for the Paris Olympicsβfor free! Then it remains open every day from 2 p. The park will stay open until midnight on the nights of the eight big concerts planned , but otherwise fans can visit there during the regular hours to play and celebrate among more than 70 free activities and Olympic Gamesβwatching opportunities.
For everyone else, the sidelines of the event are free and open for all to watch the athletes swim the Seine 1. The temporary exhibition celebrates movement, body, and sport, with eight sections dedicated to a different aspect of the games.
This intentional move by the organizers highlights the women runners, who will be seen racing from Paris City Hall toward the Boulogne-Billancourt and down to Versaille before finishing at the Esplanade des Invalides. Aside from the finish line, most spots along the route will be open and free to the public. The route is free for spectators, which includes the For most days between July 29 and August 10 from 4 to p. A climbing wall will be on-site, as will activities such as workshops on responsible cooking and Pilates.
