The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is just around the corner! As a reminder, it will take place on July 26, 2024 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM in Paris! A real river spectaclewith a 6 km course on the Seine, It is the first time that the opening ceremony will take place under the open sky.

In Parisnumerous stands have been set up on the lower quays and on some bridges for several weeks now to accommodate 100,000 paying spectators from all over the world. On the upper quays222,000 spectators are expected who have managed to get hold of free tickets, but how will the seating outside the stadium be arranged for the opening ceremony organized, and how visible will they be?

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Quais Hautes, prepare to stand for the entire ceremony! High quays are divided into sixteen sections along the Seine, from the Quai Henri-IV to the Quai Branly. While we still don’t know exactly how each section will be organized, we do know that viewing the opening ceremony from the upper quays you can experience the atmosphere of the Opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ceremony , with music and refreshments, but not necessarily for optimal visibility .

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How visible will the high quays be during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris?

Here too the answer is unclear. It depends on which part of the high platforms you are on, but also on the number of people in your section, since there will be no overhead seating. On the other hand, in the case of reduced visibilitythe ceremony will be broadcast on giant screens (65 screens are planned along the entire route), and above all the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games should also have part of his show organized in the air! All you have to do is look up to admire the spectacle.

How can you best organize your arrival at the upper quays?

The 16 sections vary in size, but are all equipped with toilets, water fountains and refreshment areas. If you arrive as early as 3:30pm, bring umbrellas or raincoats as there may be a few drops. Please note that the doors to the upper docks open at 3:30pm and close at 6:30pm. You can find all the information you need to access your zone on the Paris 2024 request (zone name, entrance, travel route). For precise information about your access zone, click here. The countdown has started for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!