•Picture by Aurélien Meunier/Getty Images
The long-awaited Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village officially opened its doors today, marking a significant milestone in the run-up to the world’s biggest sporting event, according to olympics.com. Located across three communes in Seine-Saint-Denis – Saint-Denis, Saint-Ouen, and L’Île Saint-Denis – the 54-hectare village is set to become home to 14,500 athletes and staff during the Olympic Games.
Designed with both comfort and sustainability in mind, the village boasts an array of impressive features. For the first time in Olympic history, a nursery has been established to accommodate athletes with children. The village also includes a state-of-the-art 3,500 m² polyclinic, expected to serve 700 people daily, equipped with various medical facilities including a recovery area with 18 cold baths.
Sustainability is at the forefront of the village’s design. Built to withstand the projected climate conditions of 2050, it incorporates six hectares of green spaces, vegetation on streets, balconies and roofs, and innovative water management systems. The village aims to maintain temperatures at least 6°C below the outside temperature.
The dining facilities are equally impressive, with the main restaurant capable of seating 3,200 people and serving 40,000 meals daily. A team of 200 chefs has created 500 different recipes, with 80% of products sourced from within France.
For relaxation and entertainment, athletes can enjoy an 800 m² area including a Village Club, Disconnection Bubble, Play Zone, and Social Zone. The village also features training facilities for seven different sports.
Post-Games, the village will be transformed into a residential area with 2,800 new homes, accommodating 6,000 inhabitants. This legacy planning ensures the village’s long-term impact extends beyond the Games themselves.
As the first athletes begin to arrive, the Olympic Village stands ready to play its crucial role in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
