Does anyone have a list of all the areas/sites that will be inaccessible during the Olympics, I am traveling Aug 21-24, so would be good to know so I can avoid or work around those areas.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16537 posts
The Olympics are over on August 11th. Paralympic Games start August 28th. This might be helpful:
Note some metro station closures.
Posted by
OP
62 posts
I have seen that some areas between this time will still be closed due to the installations and/or slowly reopen until September/October. Trying to see which areas I should just not worry about in my planning.
Posted by
The Netherlands
1587 posts
I’m here right now for the Olympics and now that the Opening Ceremony is done, very few sites are still unaccessible. All the museums are open, the Eiffel Tower is open etc etc. The only site I can think of that’s closed now and may still be closed when you’re here is Place de la Concorde.
So basically I wouldn’t worry to much and just plan what you want to do.
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2702 posts
During that period, there will be few disruptions to anything you might want to do. The Champ de Mars and the Place de la Concorde will be restricted until 9 September. A concern might be the cost of public transportation as Olympic pricing is in effect until 9 September. However, a 4 consecutive day, zone 1-5 pass will cost 52€ and might be a good option. The sale of all other passes is suspended until 9 September. The unit price of the ticket t+ is currently 4€.
Posted by
OP
62 posts
thanks all for the info.
Posted by
Los Angeles
4853 posts
Reach out to the vloggers Jay Swanson or Les Frenchies, they will know such things
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
717 posts
Well, Les Frenchies said they were leaving town during the games and Jay seems to be focusing on where you can get coffee. I’m not sure they’re actually going to be that helpful.
Posted by
Los Angeles
4853 posts
Jay does live for his coffee (and his dog), he was posting a lot in the runup to the games