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La Terrasse des Jeux: practical information

Saturday 27 July to Sunday 8 September 2024
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Everything you need to know about coming to La Terrasse des Jeux!

How to get to La Terrasse des Jeux?

Public transport / cabs

Metro :
> "Châtelet" stop (lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, RER B, RER D). Elevator available on lines 14, RER A and RER B.
> "Hôtel de Ville" or "Saint-Paul" stops (lines 1/11). Exits with escalators available.
RATP bus :
> The various lines near Hôtel de Ville: Lines 67/69/70/72/75/76/96 and Noctiliens N21/N22/N23/N24/N122 from 00:30 onwards
> 100% of Paris bus routes are accessible
Cab G7 :
> Drop-off point set up from 2 to 6 rue des Archives 75004 Paris (GPS coordinates: 48°51'25.9 "N 2°21'14.8 "E)
> G7 service dedicated to people with reduced mobility, with 600 adapted vehicles, qualified drivers, more than 2,000 estate vehicles, transferable PRM low floors and access ramps. Guide dogs are accepted in all cabs.

Parking

Parking :
Several parking lots are nearby (Lobau, Baudoyer, Hôtel de Ville, Rivoli). These have spaces reserved for disabled people and elevators. It is also possible to reserve a space.
Bike rack :
FDJ is installing a bicycle parking facility with 145 spaces at 1 rue de la Tâcherie (avenue Victoria side) from July 21 to September 8.
Vélib' :
Vélib' stations are available nearby. Please note that stations n°4016 and n°4017 will be deactivated from June 30 to September 20.

Heatwave devices

> 1 Eau de Paris fountain
> 9 trees planted to create shade
> 4x25m misting lines
> 16 freely accessible water taps
> Nearly 1,500m² of shaded areas (1/3 of the forecourt)
> 1 Previsional Rescue System (DPS) managed by the Civil Protection department

Accessibility

> Special equipment available free of charge at reception (standard chairs, OMNI, anti-noise, etc.).
> A space accessible to wheelchair users
> Volunteers trained to welcome people with disabilities
> Free 3D site map
> A quiet zone open to the general public
> 32 toilets including 2 disabled toilets
> Subtitling of most sound content on giant screens
> A wheelchair user drop-off/pick-up zone less than 300m from the site
> Adapted sports activities and events accessible to all
> 2 grandstands with space for wheelchair users

Corporate Social Responsibility

> All urban furniture to be re-used after the Games
> 90% of French foodservice supply, 50% of which is organic and local (-250km)
> the system is connected to the city's electricity grid
> 100% reusable catering containers
> 100m from brumatization lines
> Unused raw materials recovered by Secours Populaire and Too Good To Go
> 1,500 hours of work experience
> Zero goodies, flyers and single-use plastics
> 1500m² of shaded areas
> 16 free water taps

Safeplace

> Dedicated space for victims and witnesses of sexual abuse and gender-based violence
> A space supervised by specialist associations (psychologists and legal experts) on these subjects
> Location in the immediate vicinity of the emergency services and a security guard to secure the area and reassure victims.
> Enclosed space in a 12m² algeco-type fixed structure accessible via a ramp.
> Comfortable space to put victims and witnesses at ease (sofas, hot drinks)

Quiet areas

Offered by Paris 2024 partner Carrefour, a quiet area is available for people in need of a return to calm, sheltered from the general public. In particular, this space enables people with disabilities to isolate themselves from noise and light pollution, and thus encourage a return to calm away from noise and agitation. Noise-cancelling headphones, relaxing lights, anti-stress games and other accessories are available to the public in this space.

Batteries Orange

Orange offers battery loans to charge your smartphone free of charge: easy to use, borrow a battery and take full advantage of the Games Terrace.

Catering

The City of Paris offers a range of tasty, affordable catering services from responsible local suppliers.

Forbidden items

FAQ

July 14: 4:30 p.m.-midnight
July 15: 9 a.m.
July 20: 6pm-midnight
July 21 to 23: 12pm-8pm
July 27 to August 11: 10am-midnight
August 13 to August 28(except closed to the general public on August 12, 19 and 26)
> Sunday to Wednesday: 12pm-8pm
> Thursday to Saturday: 12pm-midnight
August 28 to September 8: 10am-midnight

For further details

No, the Terrace of the Games is closed to the general public on July 26 for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

A lost and found system is available at the reception desks.

No, pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs.

Yes, the site is accessible to baby carriages.

La Terrasse des Jeux has 2 smoking areas, one on the terrace and the other towards the exit on the rue de Rivoli side.

2 Orange recharging stations are available on the festival site, one near each of the 2 exits.

When the Safe Place is closed, you are taken⸱e in charge and put⸱e in safety at the Dispositif Prévisionnel de Secours, which is open continuously. It is located near the main entrance.
The Safe Place is open from 5pm until the site closes every day.

Updated on 28/08/2024

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