2 Venues and Legacy 2 8. Eiffel Tower 9. Champs Élysees Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece traversed the centuries to become, little by little, the Hailed as the most beautiful avenue in the world, the Champs Elysees will provide a quintessential symbol of Paris and France, thus providing an outstanding backdrop glorious backdrop for cycling in the heart of Paris, with the finish line set fittingly at for the Paris 2024 Games. the Arc de Triomphe. 3,000 12 km 4,000 11 km + 10,000 standing + 25,000 standing I The venue I Experience place of heroes in Greek mythology. It paths first traced in the 17th century by Andre Le Notre as an extension The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognisable The Eiffel Tower is located 12 km south of the Olympic of the Tuileries Gardens, the Champs Elysees has seen landmarks in the entire world. Situated in the heart of and Paralympic Village. It is accessible by car via the several expansions and transformations over the years, Paris in the 7th arrondissement, it is part of the Champ Paris ring road. In addition, it benefits from regular bus including an extensive renovation in 1994 that gave de Mars park. The River Seine flows by the Eiffel Tower service as well as multiple rail connections through it its present appearance. It is today one of the most and separates it from the Gardens of the Trocadero Metro Lines 6, 8, 9 and 10, Suburban railway RER C. It is prestigious addresses in the world. which feature water cascades, sculptures, and sloping also served by the Paris public bicycle-sharing system As the main avenue of Paris, it is dotted with beautiful lawns on a 9-hectare site. (Vélib’) and electric car sharing service (Autolib’) with parks, impressive buildings such as the Grand Palais Built by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition multiple stations nearby. (Fencing, Taekwondo and Wheelchair Fencing venue) Universelle (World Fair), it is an impressive architectural and monuments. The most imposing among them is achievement, a symbol of technological prowess and a the Arc de Triomphe. It stands 49.5 metres tall, 45 demonstration of French engineering. Over 250 million metres wide and 22 metres deep. people have travelled from all over the planet to visit The Champs Elysees will host the Cycling (Road) the tower since its opening. competitions for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Eiffel Tower offers a breath-taking view of major Paris landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, the I Location Louvre, the River Seine, the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, the Champ de Mars (Beach Volleyball venue) and much The Champs Elysees is located in the Paris city centre more. As France’s quintessential symbol to the world and just 11 km south of the Olympic and Paralympic and the beacon of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 Village. It is easily accessible as it benefits from regular million visitors every year (around 75% of whom are bus service as well as multiple rail connections through international), making it one of the world’s most visited Metro lines 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12 and 13 (the latter being monuments. directly connected to the Olympic and Paralympic The Eiffel Tower will host the start of the Triathlon Village), Suburban railway RER A. It is also served by competitions for the Olympic and Paralympic Games the Paris public bicycle-sharing system (Velib’) and and the start of Open Water Swimming for the Olympic electric car sharing service (Autolib’) with multiple Games. stations nearby. I Location I The venue I Experience The Eiffel Tower is located 12 km south of the Olympic The Champs Elysees regularly hosts national parades and Paralympic Village. It is accessible by car via the The Champs Elysees is a world-renowned, tree-lined and large-scale events and competitions, including the Paris ring road. In addition, it benefits from regular bus boulevard in the heart of Paris. Situated in the 8th finish of the Tour de France at the Arc de Triomphe service as well as multiple rail connections through arrondissement, it forms part of the historical axis of each year since 1975. Metro Lines 6, 8, 9 and 10, Suburban railway RER C. It is Paris, connecting the Place de la Concorde on its east also served by the Paris public bicycle-sharing system end with the Arc de Triomphe on its west end. The (Vélib’) and electric car sharing service (Autolib’) with Champs Elysees is the epicentre of national celebrations multiple stations nearby. in the French capital and a major attraction for every visitor to Paris. Nearly 2 km long and 70 metres wide, the avenue takes its name from the Elysian Fields, the heavenly resting 30 - PARIS 2024 PARIS 2024 - 31