Do you have a ticket for the Olympic site at the Stade de France and the Aquatic Center in Saint-Denis? Follow the leader! The large stadium will host the rugby sevens events starting from July 24, along with athletics and para-athletics, culminating in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games on August 11, and the Paralympics on September 8. The newly constructed Saint-Denis Aquatic Center will be the venue for water polo, diving, and artistic swimming events. For seamless travel, consult the 'Transport Public Paris 2024' smartphone application and the 'Anticipate the Games' website daily.
For access to the Stade de France, the recommended routes include: RER D or metro 14. It is advised to avoid metro 13 and RER B due to the expected high volume of passengers. Here are the key stops and their respective walking distances to the stadium: - 'Stade de France Saint-Denis' stop: RER D, then a 900 m walk - 'Saint-Denis-Pleyel' stop: metro 14, then a 1.2 km walk - 'Saint-Denis' stop: line H, then a 1.3 km walk - 'Front Populaire' stop: metro 12, then a 1.7 km walk - 'La Plaine Stade de France' stop: RER B, then a 600 m walk - 'Saint-Denis Porte de Paris' stop: metro 13, then a 300 m walk.
For the Aquatic Center, access routes include: - 'Stade de France Saint-Denis' stop: RER D, then a 1.2 km walk - 'Saint-Denis-Pleyel' stop: metro 14, then a 1.5 km walk. Additionally, there will be ample bicycle parking available in the vicinity, with several Vélib' stations and pop-up stations totaling 800 spots. Self-service bicycles from Lime and Dott are permitted to operate and park in Saint-Denis during the Olympics. Key bicycle parking locations include: - 10, boulevard Anatole-France - 93200 St-Denis - Cours du Rû de Montfort - 93200 St-Denis - Rue Ahmed Boughera el Ouafi - 93200 St-Denis - 221, avenue du Président-Wilson - 93200 St-Denis.
Accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility is a priority at both venues. For the Stade de France, designated parking for wheelchair users and drop-off zones are available at passages des Stades (93200 Saint Denis), while the Aquatic Center offers similar facilities at 12, rue Jules Saulnier (93200 Saint Denis).
As the opening ceremony approaches, excitement builds across Paris. Vanessa, a local resident now living in Austria, expresses her enthusiasm as she walks near the archery site by the Invalides, stating, 'It immerses us in the fervor of the Olympics.' With a bottle of water in hand and a cap on her head, she eagerly anticipates attending the taekwondo events at the Grand Palais and the BMX freestyle at Place de la Concorde. Despite the imminent influx of visitors, the city remains surprisingly calm, with local residents opting to stay away until the Games begin. Tourists are already enjoying the quieter streets, aware that the atmosphere will soon transform into the vibrant chaos of the Olympic spirit.
