France
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The 2024 Olympic Games will take place between 26 July and 11 August and the 2024 Paralympic Games between 28 August and 8 September in France. If you are travelling to attend:
- read our full France travel advice and sign up to get email updates
- visit the official Paris 2024 and Paris Tourist Board websites for the latest Olympic and Paralympic Games information while you are in France
- keep your personal belongings and valuables safe – if your passport is lost or stolen, see Getting help
Visa and entry requirements
Make sure to check the entry requirements for France, especially the information on passport validity and visa-free travel for visits within the 90-day limit.
Travel insurance
Before travelling, you should make sure that you have a travel insurance policy that will cover you for your trip and any planned activities.
Health insurance
Make sure you have appropriate health cover abroad before travelling.
Check TravelHealthPro’s Summer Olympics and Paralympics 2024 guidance.
Safety at the Olympics and Paralympics
Read our guidance about staying safe and secure whilst in France, including additional information about respecting local laws and cultural differences.
Olympics and Paralympics tickets
Detailed information about Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets is available, in English, on the Paris 2024 Official Ticketing website.
You should only buy tickets from the official provider. Tickets will usually be digital, and you should download them from the official website. Make sure you charge your phone and take into account potential roaming charges in France – check with your provider before you travel.
Entry to venues
Entry restrictions may be different for each stadium. Check the Paris 2024 Olympic Venues Guide for more information. You are allowed to carry a small power bank so that you have enough power on your phone to show your ticket. Make sure you have a valid form of ID with you.
Transport to the event
Transport routes around Paris and other venues will be busy during the Olympics and Paralympics. Airports and mainline train stations will also be busier than usual. Local authorities may ask you to enter or leave venues using specific routes. Make sure you:
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plan your journey
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leave plenty of time to reach your destination
More information on travel in Paris, and other locations in France during the Games, is available, in English, on the Paris Tourist Board and Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) websites.