2 Venues and Legacy 2 17. Bercy Arena I 19. Arena 92 Receiving more than 30 million spectators over the last thirty years, Bercy Arena I An unparalleled venue, Arena 92 will be the largest, most modern and most modular reopened in October 2015 after 18 months of intensive renovation work, reaffirming arena in Europe, perfectly adapted to welcome Olympic competitions. its place as one of the Top 5 global indoor arenas. 15,000 19 km 17,500 6,000 15 km Gymnastics Weightlifting I The venue Bercy Arena I has been the prime indoor events arena of Paris since its construction in 1984. Situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, it combines the biggest concert venue in France, welcoming international superstar concerts, with a highly flexible, state-of-the- art indoor sports arena. Conceived by architects Michel Andrault and Pierre Parat, Bercy Arena I is distinguished by its pyramidal shape and grass-covered sloping walls. The venue underwent a major renovation in 2014-2015 which modernized its technological infrastructure as well as the look and feel of the arena with a special focus on spectator experience, achieving the highest levels of international standards. A multi-purpose venue, Bercy Arena I has repeatedly proven its flexibility, I Location having accommodated over thirty million spectators at hundreds of events, ranging from athletics, basketball, Bercy Arena I is located 19 km south-east of the equestrian, judo, handball, ice hockey, tennis, Olympic and Paralympic Village. It is accessible by car I The venue Arena 92 will host all Gymnastics and Weightlifting motocross and rugby competitions to conventions, via the Paris ring road and is within walking distance competitions for the Olympic Games. concerts and shows. from the Gare de Lyon. In addition, the venue benefits Arena 92 is a multi-purpose venue currently under Bercy Arena I will host the Judo competition and from regular bus services as well as multiple subway construction and nearing completion. Its name Basketball finals for the Olympic Games and the connections through Metro Lines 1, 6 and 14 (the isderived from its geographical code (92—the Hauts- I Location Wheelchair Basketball finals for the Paralympic Games. latter offering a direct connection to the Olympic de-Seine department in the Paris region). Arena 92 and Paralympic Village by 2024), Suburban railway is conveniently located in Nanterre-La Défense in the Arena 92 is located 15 km south-west of the Olympic RER A, Suburban railway RER D, connecting directly western suburbs of Paris. Village. It is accessible by car via highways A14 and to Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon high-speed train A86. In addition, it benefits from regular bus service as stations as well as to another station inside the Paris Upon completion, Arena 92 will be the largest indoor well as multiple rail connections through Metro lines 1 city centre. It is also served by the Paris public bicycle- arena in Europe. Conceived by architect Christian and 15 (the latter by 2024), Tramway line 2, Suburban sharing system (Vélib’) and electric car sharing system de Portzamparc, the venue will take its place as a railways RER A and RER E (the latter by 2022), Transilien (Autolib’) with multiple stations nearby. modern landmark in the architectural showcase that is train service lines L and U. It is also served by the Paris La Defense district. It is being built to meet the latest public bicycle-sharing system (Vélib’) and electric car I Experience environmental standards, both during the construction sharing service (Autolib’) with multiple stations nearby. phase (in the choice of building materials and the incorporation of renewable energy features such I Experience Bercy Arena I has hosted a number of international as solar panels) and during operations (in efficient events, including IAAF World Indoor Championships energy consumption, recycling rainwater for irrigation 1997, ATP Masters 1000 (since 1986; annual event), purposes, etc.). Arena 92 will host matches of the IHF Men’s World Eurobasket Finals 1999, Judo Grand Slam Paris (since Handball Championships in 2017. 2004; annual event)… Future large-scale events Its modular design will be able to accommodate a wide at the venue include: IHF Men’s World Handball range of sport and cultural events in three different Championships 2017 and UWW World Senior Wrestling configurations. Endowed with excellent acoustics and Championships 2017. 1,600 m² of high definition screens, the venue will allow for a spectacular sport presentation programme. 38 - PARIS 2024 PARIS 2024 - 39