From iconic global landmarks to renovated conference halls and shiny new aquatic centres, Paris has pulled out all the stops with its Olympic venues. Some of the football stadiums will bring back painful memories for England fans while hockey will be played at a location which hosted events when the French capital hosted the Games a century ago. There are also some iconic venues, including famous football stadiums, while Olympic stars will also compete in events near landmarks including the Eiffel Tower.
It's fair to say this Games will be a memorable one. Whether steeped in history or a new development, here's where medals will be fought for in the coming weeks..
. Aquatics Centre (Artistic Swimming, Diving, Water Polo) One of two permanent facilities to be built for the Games, along with Le Bourget Climbing Wall. Situated in Saint-Denis, it connects to the adjacent Stade de France via a footbridge over the A1 motorway.
Made up of 5,000 seats (reducing to 2,500 after the Games), many of which have been made from recycled plastic bottle tops. Bercy Arena (Gymnastics, Basketball, Trampolining) Opened in 1984, this pyramid-shaped venue hosts the annual Paris Masters tennis tournament and welcomed France’s first UFC bout in 2022. The likes of Celine Dion, Madonna and Daft Punk have graced the stage of one of the city’s premier music venues which this summer will showcase three sports.
Bordeaux Stadium (Football) This eye-catching stadium was built for Euro 2016 and designed b.