Olympic rings at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a fountain installed in the Tuileries Garden, Zeus' silver horse touring France... Not to mention the sculptures of famous women near the Olympic Village and the future monument to champions just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame de Paris, the iconic decorations of Paris 2024 bring back memories of an unforgettable summer. Ready to prolong the magic of the Games while exploring historic sites and monuments?
What will happen to the iconic venues of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The Olympic basin in the Tuileries Garden
Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, France
An iconic feature of the Paris Games, the Olympic cauldron captivated the world when the flame was lit and took flight across the Paris skyline at the close of the opening ceremony. A year on, the hot-air balloon cauldron continues to fascinate with its bold design and innovative, fuel-free technology.
Every summer evening, visitors gather, phones in hand, around the Tuileries Garden to watch the sunset and then its flight, reviving memories of the Paris 2024 Games.
During the day, this spectacular work of art can be discovered during a stroll among the fountains, century-old trees and classical statues of one of the most beautiful parks in Paris, connecting the Place de la Concorde, the venue for the Paralympic Games opening ceremony and several new Olympic sports, and the iconic Louvre Museum with its impressive collections, including the Mona Lisa. There are so many ways to prolong the magic of the Games while exploring several iconic sites and monuments.
Good to know: the Olympic basin can be viewed until 15 September 2025 and then every summer until the next Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.
Olympic rings at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower, Avenue Gustave Eiffel, Paris, France
Imposing and majestic, the Olympic rings installed on the Eiffel Tower were among the most iconic decorations of Paris 2024. Their sparkle in the heart of the Parisian night brought a twinkle to the eyes of young and old alike throughout the Paris Games. Extend the magic by crossing the now pedestrianised Pont d'Iéna bridge in the footsteps of triathletes, cyclists and marathon runners to take a break in front of the rings in the colours of the five continents, waiting for them to once again take their place on the iconic Parisian monument in 2026.
Be sure to climb to the top of the Iron Lady by lift or climb the 674 steps to the second floor for a romantic dinner, a refreshing break or simply to admire the Champ de Mars, the Seine and the Trocadéro gardens, the daily celebration venue for medal-winning athletes during the competition.
To admire the Eiffel Tower, there's nothing better than a cruise on the Seine aboard a riverboat. It's a great way to relive the spectacular nautical parade of athletes and flag bearers during the opening ceremony.
Statues of famous women near the Olympic Village, north of Paris
Arena Porte de La Chapelle, Boulevard Ney, Paris, France
Remember... During the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, portraits of ten illustrious women – athletes, artists, scientists, lawyers and politicians – floated down the Seine in front of the Alexandre III Bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais in the pouring rain. These monumental statues of inspiring figures, such as Alice Milliat, Gisèle Halimi, Simone Veil and Simone de Beauvoir, have found their place in a rapidly changing neighbourhood in northern Paris.
Located a stone's throw from the Olympic Village, the aquatic centre, the Porte de la Chapelle Arena (Adidas Arena) and the Parc de la Villette, this artistic stroll through the heart of several competition and celebration venues extends the magic of the Games by embodying the values of equality promoted by Paris 2024.
The silver horse Zeus on tour throughout France
After its fantastic ride along the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games, the star of summer 2024 continues its epic journey across France in 2025.
An iconic symbol of Paris 2024, standing 10 metres tall and with a mythological appearance, the mechanical horse ridden by the now famous silver-clad rider carrying the Olympic flag has left the Trocadéro forecourt to begin a tour of several cities along the Torch Relay route, as well as major tourist attractions such as the Palace of Versailles, the Mucem in Marseille and Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, before arriving in Nantes in September, the city where it was designed.
For visitors, it is a way to prolong the magic of the Games by discovering an iconic work of Paris 2024 up close while exploring the cultural treasures of the French regions.
Upcoming monument to champions, near Notre-Dame de Paris
It is an Olympic tradition: at each edition, the host city pays tribute to its medallists with a dedicated monument. In Paris, the art installation made up of medals engraved with the names of the 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes of Paris 2024 will be unveiled at the end of 2025 on the Saint-Louis Bridge, between the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis, one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Seine, the scene of the nautical parade during the opening ceremony.
After visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral, continue your stroll through historic Paris. On the Pont Saint-Louis, several models of the project allow visitors to discover this future monument, which will permanently inscribe the legacy of the Games in the Parisian landscape.
Then why not enjoy an ice cream at Berthillon on the other side of the bridge before heading to the right bank of the Seine via the Pont Marie, where you can now access a swimming spot... Another way to prolong the magic of the Paris Games.
