Crowd and athletes with French flags in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris

Paris Region in the footsteps of athletes

2024: the world’s spotlight is shining on the city and region of Paris. A wonderful opportunity to emphasise the endless choice of venues, leisure activities and cultural sites offered by our beautiful capital and its surrounding area.
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You don’t have to train like an Olympic champion to follow our trails, all you need is a good dose of curiosity. The OPG are a fabulous way to showcase the Paris Region under a different light. Here’s your chance to discover or rediscover the region’s sights and iconic places. Tours and experiences to enjoy alone, with friends or as a family, at your own pace and to your heart’s content.

In the footsteps of marathon runners

Since its creation, the marathon has been one of the most popular Olympic events. The Paris 2024 itinerary shines a spotlight on History and the women of the French Revolution. After a grand tour of inner Paris passing the main sights, the itinerary heads gradually out of the city to the Palace of Versailles, passing on the way various monuments that will delight culture buffs, fans of beautiful places and anyone who enjoys a pleasant stroll.

Couple faisant un selfie à Paris avec la Tour Eiffel en arrière-plan
Cultural itinerary in Paris Region: on the 2024 Olympic …

On the cycling route

Bikes are optional. This itinerary follows the path that the cyclists will take during the Olympic Games. It starts within Paris, follows the river Seine and passes close to the Luxembourg Garden, then heads out to the Palace of Versailles before making a U-turn in the Chevreuse Valley. This route is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind and tastebuds.

Couple cycling on the banks of the Seine%252C Paris
On the traces of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycling itinerary
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