For sports fans, Paris will be the center of the world this summer. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to draw 15 million visitors, and Paris will feel that way due to crowding and high prices. However, Paris is not the only Olympic venue in France. Events are also held in his nine destinations outside metropolitan areas, allowing travelers to get in on the action without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle.
You can watch top athletes compete in soccer, basketball, sailing, and surfing in places like Bordeaux, Marseille, and even Tahiti. (Tickets are added in batches, so if you can't get the tickets you want, check out our ticket sales site, tickets.Paris2024.org. If that doesn't work, the official resale platform is his May 15 )
When you're not watching sports, visit museums, parks, and fresh food and wine options. You can also ride a mechanical elephant in Nantes.
Here are some ideas for planning your own trip to the Olympics.
Te Aupoo, Tahiti
surfing: From July 27th to 31st (depending on wave conditions, the event may be rescheduled until August 4th).Fan zone is free
The Games, which will be surfing's second Olympics after the first in Tokyo, will be held in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia, far from mainland France. Because the waves are offshore, he has set up ticket-free fan zones at two of his locations, Taharuu Beach and Paofai Gardens, where you can watch the event on large screens. Free tickets are available for the third fan zone at PK0 Beach in Tiupoo, but access is restricted. In addition to near-perfect waves, Tahiti offers white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. For snorkeling, try the lagoon near Maui Beach, 8 miles from Tiupoo. For black volcanic sand, head to Tahaluu Beach, about 32 miles northwest of Te Aupoo. Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia with a population of about 26,000 and about 72 miles from Te Aupoo, offers a variety of local delicacies, including poisson cru (raw fish served with lime juice and coconut milk and eaten with rice). You can eat it.
reel
basketball: From July 27th to August 4th.Tickets start at 50 euros ($53.80) handball: From August 6th to 11th, tickets start from 45 euros
Head to the Saint-Sauveur district to admire the Art Deco bell tower and exhibits of Gare Saint-Sauveur, a former train station. On Sundays, around 400 stalls sell produce, fish, plants, fabrics, textiles and leather goods at the rambling Wazenmes Market. Head to Heron Park in the east of the city and visit his LaM Museum (7 euros), which displays works by Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Joan Miró and more. Lille is more famous for its beer than its wine, and Brasserie Gobrecht offers brewery tours every Saturday (reservations recommended).
Nantes
soccer: From July 24th to August 8th.Tickets start from 24 euros
Nantes' road signs are written in Breton and French, reflecting the city's historical ties to Brittany. Enjoy local delicacies like gateau nantai (almond pound cake) and far breton (almanac pickled prune flan). Enjoy your lunch in the courtyard of the Chateau du Ducs of Brittany, a medieval castle and museum (free in the courtyard, 9 euros in the museum). A former shipyard on the island of Nantes has been transformed into a wild mechanical theme park. The Machines de l'Ile combines Jules Verne's stories and Leonardo da Vinci's designs in the form of rideable mechanical elephants and sea creatures (€9.50 for elephant ride or gallery visit) . The Emancipation Monument (free) explores Nantes' history as France's most active slave-trading port in the 18th century.
bordeaux
soccer: From July 24th to August 2nd.Tickets start from 24 euros
The capital of a region best known for its wine, this small southwestern city sells local winewalk maps at its tourist information center. Also stop by Marche des Capucins, a local indoor market. There's also Bistro Poulette, a slightly chaotic but very tasty spot serving fried mussels and fried mussels. In the afternoon, visit the Cité du Vin (21 euros) for a wine tasting experience. Or visit Europe's tallest sand dune, the 340-foot Dune of Pylat, near the seaside town of Arcachon, about 59 miles southwest of Bordeaux.
Chateauroux
photograph: From July 27th to August 5th.Tickets start from 24 euros
This small city, not far from the Loire Valley, is named after Château Raoul, a 10th-century castle that is now part of the private residence of a local official. The best view of the chateau is from Gütersloh Bridge. Follow the “Coulevert” (green corridor) along the banks of the River Indre and stop at the Parc de la Belle Île, where you can rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards and find a swimming lake and beach. , playground or camping. The 13th-century Franciscan Abbey of Cordelier (free of charge) now features contemporary art exhibits and miles of gardens.
marseille
Sailing (including windsurfing, kitesurfing, etc.): From July 28th to August 8th.Tickets start from 24 euros soccer: From July 24th to August 6th.Tickets start from 24 euros
This Mediterranean port city combines urban flair with natural beauty. Start by visiting Le Panier, the oldest village-like area of the city. Try navettes, traditional orange blossom biscuits, or panis, traditional chickpea fries. On our way to Mucem (11 euros), the first major museum dedicated to Mediterranean civilization and culture, we bypass the touristy but welcoming Old Port. Don't miss Cité Laduse, a UNESCO World Heritage residential complex that boasts architect Le Corbusier's modernist mastery (you can also stay in the hotel). Also just southeast of the city are the Calanques, a series of small, narrow inlets with miles of coastal trails and rocky scrambles along the turquoise waters.
Lyon and Saint Etienne
soccer: Lyon, from July 24th to August 9th. Tickets start from 24 euros. Saint-Étienne, July 24th to 31st. Tickets start from 24 euros.
It's easy to catch a soccer match in both Lyon and Saint-Etienne in central-eastern France, which are just an hour away by train or car. In Lyon, also known as the gastronomic capital of France, visit the majestic Notre-Dame-de-Fourvière Cathedral and sample ice cream at La Fabrique's Givre. Explore the city's network of covered walkways known as traboules. It was originally used by workers to transport textile goods and later used by the French Resistance for secret meetings during World War II. A visit to the Lugdunum Museum (7 euros) and the nearby Roman Theater (4 euros) will transport you back to 43 BC, when Lyon was known as Lugdunum.
Located between Lyon and Saint-Etienne, the Pilat Regional Natural Park has more than 1,500 miles of rocky terrain perfect for hiking and biking, culminating at the 4,700-foot summit of the Clé de la Perdrix with views of the Alps and Massif Central. Masu.
Located approximately 40 miles southwest of Lyon, Saint-Étienne is transforming its historic industrial identity into one of design and innovation. In the center is the Cité du Design (€4.50), a former weapons factory that has served as a center for art and research since 2010. Today, the complex is a major economic force in the city and is open to the public. It is open to the public and hosts art and design exhibitions throughout the year.
nice
soccer: From July 24th to 31st.Tickets start from 24 euros
Summer is peak season in Nice, the queen city of the French Riviera, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea. Run, bike, or inline skate along the Promenade des Anglais, a 4-mile oceanfront path. Next, climb the Colline du Château, a rocky hill to the east of the promenade. You can admire views not only of Nice but also all the way to the Alps. Next, head to Cours Saleya, the pedestrian area of the old town. There are flower stands, antiques and local food such as socca, a chickpea pancake. Visit the Terra Amata Prehistoric Museum (5 euros) to see what Nice was like 400,000 years ago.