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From the set-up phase up until kick-off, find out everything you need to know about the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony that will be held on the banks of the Seine on July 26th!
When and where will the assembly phases for the Olympic Games opening ceremony begin?
The Olympic Games opening ceremony set-ups will take place on both the upper and lower quays of the Seine.
Set-ups on the lower quays (on the banks of the Seine) are managed by Paris 2024 and began on June 17th (with a partial closure of the Pont Alexandre III). The lower quays will then be progressively occupied, with partial closures, until they are completely closed 24 hours a day (from July 15th-18th for the majority of them) and until the day after (July 27th) the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (July 26th).
Set-ups on the lower quays (on the banks of the Seine) are managed by Paris 2024 and began on June 17th (with a partial closure of the Pont Alexandre III). The lower quays will then be progressively occupied, with partial closures, until they are completely closed 24 hours a day (from July 15th-18th for the majority of them) and until the day after (July 27th) the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (July 26th).
An access road for emergency and security services will be maintained.
The assembly on the upper platform adjacent to the road will be overseen by the City of Paris, commencing on June 24th, it will occupy several lanes (not impacting road traffic, but sometimes generating pedestrian or cyclist bypasses). From July 15th, many areas will be completely closed to traffic.
For more details on the different stages of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, click here.
The assembly on the upper platform adjacent to the road will be overseen by the City of Paris, commencing on June 24th, it will occupy several lanes (not impacting road traffic, but sometimes generating pedestrian or cyclist bypasses). From July 15th, many areas will be completely closed to traffic.
For more details on the different stages of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, click here.
How can I plan my daily routine and travel within the grey perimeter (SILT) in the run-up to and on Olympic Games opening ceremony day?
Eight days before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games and on the day of the opening ceremony (Friday, July 26th), a SILT (internal security and anti-terrorism) protection perimeter will be set up by the Police Prefecture on both banks of the Seine from east to west, including the first row of buildings along the river near the parade.
Access to this perimeter will be more limited on the day of the Opening Ceremony (from 1pm). We therefore advise you to take a close look at these access conditions, depending on the day, your itinerary and your mode of travel.
Ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (D-8): from Thursday, July 18th to Friday, July 26th, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Traveling by foot, bicycle or motorized vehicle will be possible, but very restricted eight days before the opening ceremony (between Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 26th, 1pm, at which time access will be restricted further).
For this reason, we recommend that you anticipate travel and activities in advance (if you can, work from home, plan your commute, food shopping, meal deliveries (for at least 2 days), care services, deliveries, etc.). We recommend postponing any exceptional activities (works, removals, wedding ceremonies, christenings, etc.).
To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and baggage searches are required. You'll also need a Games Pass, regardless of means of travel (on foot, by bike or by car). Please note that motorized transport is only authorized under certain conditions (if you have private parking, a mobility inclusion card, etc.).
Each time you enter the gray perimeter (SILT), you'll need to show your Games Pass (a QR Code) and identification to the police. To obtain this digital pass, you must register on the dedicated platform set up by the Police Prefecture (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
For more information on who is authorized to enter the perimeter and the supporting documents to be provided on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
For this reason, we recommend that you anticipate travel and activities in advance (if you can, work from home, plan your commute, food shopping, meal deliveries (for at least 2 days), care services, deliveries, etc.). We recommend postponing any exceptional activities (works, removals, wedding ceremonies, christenings, etc.).
To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and baggage searches are required. You'll also need a Games Pass, regardless of means of travel (on foot, by bike or by car). Please note that motorized transport is only authorized under certain conditions (if you have private parking, a mobility inclusion card, etc.).
Each time you enter the gray perimeter (SILT), you'll need to show your Games Pass (a QR Code) and identification to the police. To obtain this digital pass, you must register on the dedicated platform set up by the Police Prefecture (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
For more information on who is authorized to enter the perimeter and the supporting documents to be provided on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
Travel by foot, bicycle or motorized vehicle will be possible, but very restricted, 8 days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games (between Thursday July 18 and Friday July 26, 1pm, when access will be more restricted). For this reason, we recommend that you anticipate as far as possible your day-to-day movements and activities and/or exceptional activities (teleworking whenever possible, organizing your deliveries, waste collection, works, etc. in advance).
For shopkeepers and restaurateurs, we also invite you to read all the regulations that apply to you (the deployment of terraces, commercial activations on the public domain, the use of the Olympic brand and the display of commercial brands in public spaces, etc.) here. ) here. To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag/luggage searches are required. You'll also need a Games Pass, whatever your means of transport (foot, bike or car). Please note that motorized transport is only authorized under certain conditions (if you have private parking, an inclusion mobility card, deliveries, etc.).
Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll need to present your Games Pass (in the form of a QR Code) and a form of identification to the police. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register is available at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out.
For more information on who is authorized to enter the perimeter and what supporting documents are required on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, go here.
To anticipate your daily logistics and find out about the tools available for professionals, go here.
For shopkeepers and restaurateurs, we also invite you to read all the regulations that apply to you (the deployment of terraces, commercial activations on the public domain, the use of the Olympic brand and the display of commercial brands in public spaces, etc.) here. ) here. To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag/luggage searches are required. You'll also need a Games Pass, whatever your means of transport (foot, bike or car). Please note that motorized transport is only authorized under certain conditions (if you have private parking, an inclusion mobility card, deliveries, etc.).
Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll need to present your Games Pass (in the form of a QR Code) and a form of identification to the police. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register is available at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out.
For more information on who is authorized to enter the perimeter and what supporting documents are required on the Pass Jeux platform, click here.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, go here.
To anticipate your daily logistics and find out about the tools available for professionals, go here.
Within the SILT perimeter of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, pedestrian and cyclist traffic (including cargo bikes) is possible, subject to conditions, 8 days before the Opening Ceremony and on the day of the Ceremony (between Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 26, 1 p.m., at which time access will be more restricted: cargo bikes prohibited, cycling and pedestrian traffic authorized only for local residents, professionals working in the area and ticketed spectators).
You can only access the perimeter if you have a reason (residents, professionals, reservations (restaurant, rental, etc….) and after the police have checked your Games Pass (in the form of a QR Code), accompanied by proof of identity. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register has been organized at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over. To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag and luggage searches will also be required.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
You can only access the perimeter if you have a reason (residents, professionals, reservations (restaurant, rental, etc….) and after the police have checked your Games Pass (in the form of a QR Code), accompanied by proof of identity. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register has been organized at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Pass Jeux can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over. To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag and luggage searches will also be required.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
Within the SILT perimeter, two-wheeled and four-wheeled motorized traffic is prohibited as a matter of principle, and will only be possible on an exceptional basis during the eight day period before the opening ceremony (between Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 26th, 1 p.m.) and limited to authorized persons, emergency services and vehicles accredited by Paris 2024. To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), bags and vehicles must be searched.
To obtain this digital pass, you must register on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register has been organized at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out.
People accredited by Paris 2024 will not need to register on the platform, as their accreditation will serve as proof. In the event of an emergency, motorized access to the gray perimeter will only be permitted with police authorization.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To consult delivery points and slots in the zone, follow this link.
To obtain this digital pass, you must register on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For those who find it difficult to use the digital platform, a support service to help them register has been organized at the Mairie d'arrondissement. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out.
People accredited by Paris 2024 will not need to register on the platform, as their accreditation will serve as proof. In the event of an emergency, motorized access to the gray perimeter will only be permitted with police authorization.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To consult delivery points and slots in the zone, follow this link.
The majority of RER and metro lines will continue to operate throughout the city, with adjustments to the implementation of the protection perimeter made when necessary. These will entail the closure of many metro stations and RER stations whose entrances and exits are located within this perimeter.
The following stations will be closed from July 18th to 26th: Tuileries (M1), Concorde (M1, 8 and 12), Champ-Elysées Clémenceau (this station will remain open until the evening of July 10th), Alma Marceau (M9), Trocadéro (M6 and 9), Passy (M6), Châtelet (M7, M11), Pont Marie (M7), Pont Neuf (M7), Quai de la Râpée (M5), Cité (M4), Javel (M10), Musée d'Orsay, Pont de l'Alma and Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (RER C)
The following 3 stations will remain open within the grey perimeter:
- on line 7, Sully-Morland station will remain open until the evening of July 25th, to enable the line to be operated in a single section.
- on line 9, Iéna station will remain open until July 25th inclusive (with the exception of Thursday, July 24th).
- on RER line C, Saint-Michel / Notre-Dame station.
Bus traffic will be diverted outside the SILT and red perimeters, except in exceptional cases currently being studied with Île-de-France Mobilités. Detailed information will be provided shortly by transport operators.
To help you plan your travel in advance for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, visit anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr
For more information on public transport, click here.
The following stations will be closed from July 18th to 26th: Tuileries (M1), Concorde (M1, 8 and 12), Champ-Elysées Clémenceau (this station will remain open until the evening of July 10th), Alma Marceau (M9), Trocadéro (M6 and 9), Passy (M6), Châtelet (M7, M11), Pont Marie (M7), Pont Neuf (M7), Quai de la Râpée (M5), Cité (M4), Javel (M10), Musée d'Orsay, Pont de l'Alma and Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (RER C)
The following 3 stations will remain open within the grey perimeter:
- on line 7, Sully-Morland station will remain open until the evening of July 25th, to enable the line to be operated in a single section.
- on line 9, Iéna station will remain open until July 25th inclusive (with the exception of Thursday, July 24th).
- on RER line C, Saint-Michel / Notre-Dame station.
Bus traffic will be diverted outside the SILT and red perimeters, except in exceptional cases currently being studied with Île-de-France Mobilités. Detailed information will be provided shortly by transport operators.
To help you plan your travel in advance for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, visit anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr
For more information on public transport, click here.
The situation is currently under review by the Police Prefecture, but parking will be limited due to ceremony constraints.
Access to the lower quays (quays de Seine) will be very restricted eight days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, from July 18th.
Only authorized people will be able to access the quays, upon presentation of a Games Pass (a QR Code) and identification to the police (or a Paris 2024 accreditation) at the entrance to the perimeter. Authorized personnel:
- People living on a barge
- Guests visiting hosts living on a barge
- Staff working on a barge
- Customers with a reservation on barges located on the quayside.
To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag and luggage searches will also be required.
Installation work will begin in June, and from July 15th a large part of the banks will be completely closed 24 hours a day.
Only authorized people will be able to access the quays, upon presentation of a Games Pass (a QR Code) and identification to the police (or a Paris 2024 accreditation) at the entrance to the perimeter. Authorized personnel:
- People living on a barge
- Guests visiting hosts living on a barge
- Staff working on a barge
- Customers with a reservation on barges located on the quayside.
To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), palpation and bag and luggage searches will also be required.
Installation work will begin in June, and from July 15th a large part of the banks will be completely closed 24 hours a day.
Assembly on the upper quays will start on June 26th with some lane closures (which will have no impact on road traffic, but may sometimes mean pedestrian or cyclist bypasses).
From July 18th, many areas will be completely closed to traffic.
Shops, restaurants and hotels will remain open on the upper quays, with a few exceptions. On the lower quays and islands (Cité and Saint-Louis), shops, restaurants and hotels will remain open.
Once the SILT perimeter has been set up by the Police Prefecture on July 18th, travel will be restricted. We advise you consult the perimeter access conditions here.
From July 18th, many areas will be completely closed to traffic.
Shops, restaurants and hotels will remain open on the upper quays, with a few exceptions. On the lower quays and islands (Cité and Saint-Louis), shops, restaurants and hotels will remain open.
Once the SILT perimeter has been set up by the Police Prefecture on July 18th, travel will be restricted. We advise you consult the perimeter access conditions here.
The assembly phases of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony will begin on the islands from July 8, with occupations that will not prevent traffic flow, but may necessitate certain bypasses (particularly for pedestrians).
From July 15, certain areas of the upper quay on the Ile de la Cité will be closed to the public (except for local residents), until the evening of the Ceremony (July 26).
To find out more about the assembly phases of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, and access to bridges, click here.
From July 15, certain areas of the upper quay on the Ile de la Cité will be closed to the public (except for local residents), until the evening of the Ceremony (July 26).
To find out more about the assembly phases of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, and access to bridges, click here.
Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Day - Friday, July 26th, 2024 from 1pm
On the day of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, from 1pm onward, no motorized traffic will be authorized within the SILT perimeter, except for emergency vehicles, police and urgent interventions by public service operators. As a resident in the SILT perimeter, movement will be possible but very restricted.
You'll only be able to get around on foot or by bike.
To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches are mandatory.
Every time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police, with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
We recommend that you anticipate travel and activities (working from home, parking your vehicle in advance in your parking lot or outside the SILT perimeter, anticipating food shopping, meal deliveries, care services, deliveries, etc.) and postpone any exceptional activities (work, removals, wedding ceremonies, christenings, etc.).
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
You'll only be able to get around on foot or by bike.
To gain access to the gray perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches are mandatory.
Every time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police, with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
We recommend that you anticipate travel and activities (working from home, parking your vehicle in advance in your parking lot or outside the SILT perimeter, anticipating food shopping, meal deliveries, care services, deliveries, etc.) and postpone any exceptional activities (work, removals, wedding ceremonies, christenings, etc.).
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
From 1pm on July 26th, professionals working within the SILT perimeter will only be able to get around on foot or by bike (except cargo bikes), as motorized transport will be prohibited.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches will be mandatory. Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
We recommend that you plan your daily activities as far in advance as possible, especially deliveries, which will not be possible on the day of the ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, shops on the islands (Cité and Saint-Louis) must close at 1pm. All others will remain open.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
For more information concerning professionals, follow this link.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches will be mandatory. Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
We recommend that you plan your daily activities as far in advance as possible, especially deliveries, which will not be possible on the day of the ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, shops on the islands (Cité and Saint-Louis) must close at 1pm. All others will remain open.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
For more information concerning professionals, follow this link.
On Friday July 26th, from 1pm, access to the SILT perimeter will be restricted to local residents and their guests (if any), merchants, professionals working in the area and holding a Games Pass, spectators holding a ticket to attend the ceremony on the quays or an accreditation from the organizer. No motorized vehicles may enter or drive within the SILT perimeter (except for emergency and rescue vehicles). Access will only be authorized on foot or by bicycle/scooter.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches will be mandatory. Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux digital platform, click here.
To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches will be mandatory. Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux digital platform, click here.
Parking will be prohibited within the SILT perimeter on the day of the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
For holders of the European parking card or the "mobilité inclusion" card (or any other approved proof of disability), parking will also be prohibited, any movement requiring a drop-off in the zone will be authorized before 1pm.
We advise you to anticipate parking ahead of the ceremony (in your public or private parking lot, or outside the perimeter).
If you live on a barge, please contact Voies Navigables de France for further information.
For holders of the European parking card or the "mobilité inclusion" card (or any other approved proof of disability), parking will also be prohibited, any movement requiring a drop-off in the zone will be authorized before 1pm.
We advise you to anticipate parking ahead of the ceremony (in your public or private parking lot, or outside the perimeter).
If you live on a barge, please contact Voies Navigables de France for further information.
On the day of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, the lower quays will be accessible to ticketed spectators only (please note the sector indicated on the ticket), who will be required to show proof of identity.
Only open businesses (barges/restaurants) having signed a contract with Paris 2024 will be able to remain open. Access will be reserved for customers (ticketed spectators only).
Only open businesses (barges/restaurants) having signed a contract with Paris 2024 will be able to remain open. Access will be reserved for customers (ticketed spectators only).
On the day of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the upper quays will be accessible only to spectators with access cards and to residents/professionals whose home/activity is located in the SILT and who wish to reach this location. To gain access to the grey perimeter (SILT), shakedowns and bag searches will be mandatory. Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll also have to present your Games Pass (a QR Code) to the police with identification. To obtain this digital pass, you must register now on the dedicated digital platform of the Préfecture de Police (Pass Jeux). For people without access to online services, a dedicated system will be put up in every arrondissement town hall. The Games Pass can be presented on a smartphone or printed out. It only applies to people aged 13 and over.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux digital platform, click here.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To register on the Pass Jeux digital platform, click here.
On the day of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, four bridges will remain open to traffic (bicycles, pedestrians only) until 1pm: Pont des Invalides, Passerelle Sedar-Senghor, Pont Notre-Dame, Pont de Sully. Crossing the bridges from the non-SILT right-bank zone to the non-SILT left-bank zone does not require registration on the Police Prefecture's dedicated digital platform.
The islands (Saint-Louis and Cité) will remain accessible, but only to residents/professionals whose home/activity lies within the gray perimeter (SILT), and on foot/bike only.
Other bridges will be completely closed to traffic (vehicles and pedestrians): Pont d'Iéna, Passerelle Debilly, Pont de l'Alma, Pont Alexandre III, Pont de la Concorde, Pont Royal, Pont du Carrousel, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, Pont de l'Archevêché, Pont au Change, Pont Saint-Louis, Pont d'Arcole, Pont de la Tournelle, Pont d'Austerlitz. All bridges upstream of the Pont d'Austerlitz and downstream of the Pont d'Iéna will remain open until 7pm on the day of the Ceremony.
The islands (Saint-Louis and Cité) will remain accessible, but only to residents/professionals whose home/activity lies within the gray perimeter (SILT), and on foot/bike only.
Other bridges will be completely closed to traffic (vehicles and pedestrians): Pont d'Iéna, Passerelle Debilly, Pont de l'Alma, Pont Alexandre III, Pont de la Concorde, Pont Royal, Pont du Carrousel, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, Pont de l'Archevêché, Pont au Change, Pont Saint-Louis, Pont d'Arcole, Pont de la Tournelle, Pont d'Austerlitz. All bridges upstream of the Pont d'Austerlitz and downstream of the Pont d'Iéna will remain open until 7pm on the day of the Ceremony.
How can I plan my daily routine and travel within the red perimeter in the run-up to and on Olympic Games opening ceremony day?
A red perimeter that prohibits motorized traffic will be established by the Préfecture de Police eight days prior to and on the day of the Olympic Games' opening ceremony. Access and movement on foot/cycle will be possible within this perimeter without restrictions.
Travel by motorized vehicle will be very restricted eight days before and during the Opening Ceremony (between Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 26th included). By way of exception, people with a legitimate reason for accessing the perimeter (without the need for a Games Pass) will be allowed access by vehicle. Access and movement on foot/by bike will be possible and unrestricted within this perimeter.
It is advisable to plan your daily activities in advance as much as possible, such as working from home, preparing for your commute, grocery shopping, arranging meal deliveries and home assistance, as well as scheduling various types of deliveries. Additionally, consider delaying any out-of-the-ordinary tasks or events, like work projects or removals.
If you are using a motorized vehicle, you must present proof of identity to police each time you enter the perimeter. No Game Pass (QR Code) is required to enter the red perimeter during the opening ceremony.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To help you plan your travel ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, particularly by public transport, go to anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr
It is advisable to plan your daily activities in advance as much as possible, such as working from home, preparing for your commute, grocery shopping, arranging meal deliveries and home assistance, as well as scheduling various types of deliveries. Additionally, consider delaying any out-of-the-ordinary tasks or events, like work projects or removals.
If you are using a motorized vehicle, you must present proof of identity to police each time you enter the perimeter. No Game Pass (QR Code) is required to enter the red perimeter during the opening ceremony.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To help you plan your travel ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, particularly by public transport, go to anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr
Travel will be very restricted eight days before and during the Opening Ceremony (between Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 26th included). Access and movement by foot/cycle will be possible within this perimeter. However, access by 2 or 4-wheel motorized vehicles will be restricted. Individuals with an exemption and a legitimate reason can access the perimeter by vehicle, even without a Games Pass.
Therefore, we advise you to plan your daily routines and any special activities (such as commuting, arranging deliveries, waste collection, and construction) well in advance whenever possible.
For shopkeepers and restaurateurs, we also advise you to read all the regulations that apply to you (ambush marketing, terrace extensions, etc.) here.
Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll need to show proof of identity to the police. No Games Pass (QR Code) is required to enter the red perimeter for the opening ceremony.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To help you plan your travel in advance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, particularly by public transport, visit anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr.
Therefore, we advise you to plan your daily routines and any special activities (such as commuting, arranging deliveries, waste collection, and construction) well in advance whenever possible.
For shopkeepers and restaurateurs, we also advise you to read all the regulations that apply to you (ambush marketing, terrace extensions, etc.) here.
Each time you enter the perimeter, you'll need to show proof of identity to the police. No Games Pass (QR Code) is required to enter the red perimeter for the opening ceremony.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
To help you plan your travel in advance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, particularly by public transport, visit anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr.
The red perimeter only applies to motorized vehicles. I will be able to access the red perimeter on foot, by bike (including cargo bikes) without needing to show proof, several days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games and on D-day. Self-service bicycles (Vélib', Lime, etc.) will remain available throughout this period. Bicycle parking zones within the red perimeter remain accessible. For cargo bikes, transit zones are currently being defined and will be announced at a later date.
Within the red perimeter, motorized vehicles with two or four wheels are banned, except for authorized purposes such as residents, shopkeepers, delivery staff, emergencies, and similar cases, upon verification by the police at designated entry points. There is no requirement to present a Games Pass for this process.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
For more information on perimeter authorizations and supporting documents required on the Pass Jeux platform, follow this link.
In addition to the Tuileries, Concorde and Champs-Elysées Clémenceau stations, which will remain closed for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (due to their location within the competition venues), bus traffic will be diverted outside the red perimeter. RATP is currently working with the Paris Police Prefecture to determine whether essential bus lines should be maintained.
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