Paris 2024 Olympics
All the news and essential information about the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics rose again Saturday evening, as Parisians celebrated an annual street music festival.
Over 200 defective Paris Olympics and Paralympics medals to be replaced
The French Mint has received 220 requests to replace medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it told AFP on Friday, representing four percent of the medals awarded.
Paris Olympics’ metal horse goes on tour around France (and Germany)
The spectacular ‘spirit of the Olympics’ metal horse - aka Zeus - will visit towns and cities across France on a unique tour.
Two months on, post-Olympic blues grip Paris
Swimmer Florent Manaudou is feeling glum, French MPs despair over a plummeting sports budget and the Eiffel Tower has lost its Olympic rings. Two months after the flame went out on the glittering Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the French capital is in the grip of a bout of post-Games blues.
Eiffel Tower at centre of battle for control between Paris and French government
A row over the Olympics logo becoming a longterm feature of the Eiffel Tower has taken a fresh turn with a French government minister bidding to take de facto control over the monument away from the city of Paris.
French clubs forced to turn away players in post-Olympics sports boom
Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.
Workers remove Olympic rings from Eiffel Tower - for now
Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower overnight on Friday, returning the beloved monument to its usual form - but perhaps only temporarily.
Paris Olympics sports equipment moves to new homes
In western Paris, the swimming pool where national hero Leon Marchand won four gold medals at this summer's Olympics in the French capital is being stripped down and prepared for a move.
France bids final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade
France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies.
What to expect from Paris parade for Olympians and Paralympians
French Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be honoured this weekend with a parade on Paris’s Champs-Élysées, followed by a concert. Here's how to get a ticket.
Paris Olympics organisers hold souvenir sales across France
From the athletes' towels to the volunteers' uniforms, via flags, cups and mascots, anyone who wants a special souvenir of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics can get one, thanks to a series of markets taking place across France.
Paris renames Metro stations in honour of Los Angeles
Six Paris Metro stations were on Thursday renamed after Los Angeles landmarks - including Beverly Hills, Hollywood Boulevard and Santa Monica.
Rings, hot-air balloon and horse: What now for Paris Olympic landmarks?
From the extremely popular hot-air balloon to the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower and the silver 'ghost' horse there were several landmarks that were widely appreciated in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.
How you can buy Paris Olympics and Paralympics collector's stamps
Stamp collectors - and those looking for affordable Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics souvenirs - have plenty of options with La Poste's special limited-edition Games offering, including a special stamp depicting the Olympic cauldron.
Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after Games: Paris mayor
The Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday.
What you need to know about the Paris Paralympics
After an exciting opening ceremony, the Paris Paralympics are now underway in the French capital. Here's all the information you need about the event.
IN PICTURES: Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
What you need to know about the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris
The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympic Games will take place on Wednesday evening, with a giant parade open to the public, plus festivities, performances and more. Here is what you need to know.
How to watch the Paris Paralympic Games on TV in France
For the second time this summer, Paris is gearing up to host the world’s best athletes as the Paralympics gets under way. Here is how to tune in from France.
How to visit the Olympic cauldron in Paris during the Paralympics
The floating hot-air balloon was a huge hit during the Olympic Games, and this time the cauldron is carrying the Paralympic flame. Here's how to get a slot and the best vantage points to see it without a ticket.
MAP: Where will the Paralympic torch visit in France?
The Paralympic torch relay began a four-day tour of France on Sunday, August 25th, before the Games’ Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, August 28th. Here is the route it will follow.
How to check for Paris Paralympics disruption in your area
The French government has created a website - called 'Anticiper les jeux' - which is intended to help people in Paris plan ahead for disruption during the 2024 Paralympic Games. Here's how to use it.