Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics around Paris, including on big screens

The countdown is now heading towards the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics . Although watching the games live from the stadiums is a great experience, not everyone is lucky enough to get tickets. But don't worry, if you are in Paris during the Games, there are many public places where you can watch the events and enjoy the sporting atmosphere.

You may be able to see some exciting events such as marathons, triathlons, rowing and even some of the opening ceremony even without tickets. But if you want to follow your favorite sport in more detail, here are some excellent places to watch the Olympics in Paris:

- Parc de la Villette: It houses the France Club, where athletes and fans gather to celebrate and watch the games.

- Parc des Marnes: A great place to watch the Women's Marathon, the final event of the Games.

- Trocadero in Champions Park: where winners from the previous days of the parades gather and interact with the public.

In addition, the Paris City Sports Center offers a range of 'fan zones' across the city, which can be accessed free of charge. Here is a list of some fan zones according to the Paris Je T'aime website:

- Parc Rive du Seine and Quartier Jeune

- Solidarity Factory

- Climate Academy

-Arin de Lutis

- Saint-Sulpice Square

-Park Munsu

-Merry

- Saint Martin Canal and Grange aux Belle area

- Allie Vivaldi

- Parc de Choisy

- Elizabeth Sports Center

- Park Saint Perrin

-Park Clichy Batignolis Martin Luther King

- Jardin d'Eulle and Leon Serpollet Square

- Stalingrad Square, La Villette Basin

- Louis Lumiere Sports Complex