The Paris 2024 Olympics are shaping up to be an incredible event offering a stark departure from the usual Instagram-fueled fanfare serving up raw athleticism, not manufactured hype. The Seine will play a crucial role for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games – where the goal is for hundreds of boats carrying athletes to float down the river, watched along the banks by some 600,000 spectators. Having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924, Paris will become the second city, after London (who were the hosts in 1908 and 1948 and 2012), to host the Summer Olympics.

The Paris 2024 Olympics won’t actually be taking place entirely in Paris – the surfing events will be held in Tahiti! This unique twist adds a whole new layer of excitement and intrigue to the Games. The island is renowned for its world-class waves, especially the legendary Teahupoʻo. This reef break produces powerful, tube-shaped waves, considered amongst the most challenging and exhilarating in the world.

Get ready for adrenaline: track and field, swimming, diving, fencing, equestrian, gymnastics, sport climbing, skateboarding even breakdancing to name a few. With 329 events across 33 sports, the Paris Olympics will showcase the world’s best athletes pushing their limits. In 2028 squash, flag football, baseball, lacrosse and cricket will be added. There are two main ways to get tickets:

This is the only authorized platform for international spectators to purchase tickets: https://tickets.paris2024.org/faq/en_en. Currently, tickets are available without any draw system. You can browse events by session and view available ticket categories and prices. Purchase is immediate and you can choose your own seats. Some events, like Judo and equestrian in Marseille, have already sold out. Stay tuned, as new ticket releases may occur throughout the Games.

Hospitality Packages: Offered by On Location, the official Paris 2024 Hospitality provider, these packages typically include guaranteed tickets to multiple events, along with additional services like access to on-site hospitality venues (lounges, boxes, travel and accommodation options, gastronomy, and tourist activities. Find more information and book packages on the official website: https://onlocationexp.com/olympics.

• During major events like the Olympics, increased demand for accommodations lead to higher rental prices. According to the Paris Tourism office, a hotel night in the Paris region was 169 euros in July 2023, and it is expected to soar up to 699 euros in July 2024. The rise is 366% for the two-star hotels and 475% for the three-star hotels. Landlords are within their legal rights to adjust rental prices according to market conditions. To reduce your expenses consider staying outside the city center in a town nearby and ride the train to the events.

Here are some resources that might be helpful: Hostels in Paris: https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostels/europe/france/paris/, Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/paris-id/stays. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for these Games. Recycled materials, green energy, and public transport on steroids – Paris is showing the world how to do eco-conscious right. Should you be traveling to Paris for the first time, do it right with the eco-friendly walking guide No Worries Paris. guide.