Grand Palais and Alexandre III Bridge accessibility

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Updated on 21/08/2024

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The Grand Palais in the colors of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Find all the essential accessibility information for your visit to the Grand Palais and Pont Alexandre III sites for the Paralympic Games.

Grand Palais spectator guides

Wheelchair fencing

Taekwondo

Alexandre III Bridge spectator guide

Para Triathlon

Grand Palais and Alexandre III Bridge accessibility map

Carte d'accessibilité aux sites de compétition Grand Palais - Pont Alexandre III
Accessibility map of the Grand Palais and Alexandre III Bridge
Credit Paris 2024

How do I get to the competition site?

Taking a shuttle

Get to competition venues from several Paris stations thanks to the dedicated shuttle service for disabled people and wheelchair users and their companions. This service is reserved for spectators with a disability ticket and their companions. These are the only shuttles with access to drop-off zones located at 48°52'10.1 "N 2°18'39.5 "E.
Reserve your shuttle up to 48 hours before each session.

I come with a motorized vehicle

Disabled spectators can get to the competition site by motorized vehicle (cab, adapted cab, personal vehicle…) by stopping at a dedicated drop-off zone. This drop-off zone is accessible to all types of vehicle but does not allow parking.
Reserved disability parking spaces are on Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris ( 48°52'12.1 "N 2°18'43.2 "E). The nearest Indigo paying underground parking lot "Rond Point des Champs Elysées" at Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris.

Public transport

Consult the Île-de-France Mobilités, RATP and Paris 2024 public transport websites and mobile applications for buses and stations recommended for people with disabilities.
Disabled spectators can benefit from personalized assistance from the drop-off zone to the site entrance, provided by City of Paris volunteers trained at the Point Accueil Accessibilité located at 48°52'09.9 "N 2°18'38.2 "E.
For the Grand Palais, "Invalides" station on RER line C is the nearest accessible station.
For the Alexander III Bridge:
- Invalides" station on the RER C line is the nearest accessible station for Tribune A / Tribunes C to F.
- Pont de l'Alma" station on the RER C line is the nearest accessible station to Tribune B.

How does on-site reception work?

People with disabilities or special needs can receive additional help from Paris 2024 volunteers, including priority access, mobility assistance, hearing loops and a dog-friendly area. After entering the site (located 48°52'01.0 "N 2°18'49.5 "E, 48°51'59.3 "N 2°18'49.4 "E and 48°51'56.5 "N 2°18'49.0 "E), an information desk will remain open.