Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There are lots of places to watch the Olympics in Paris without a ticket AFP via Getty Images Paris' Olympics bid was successful because it promised inclusivity—getting as many people involved as possible. That means that tourists (and residents) will have lots of chances to watch and cheer athletes on in the centre of the action, particularly because events are taking place all around the city—plenty enough opportunity to get involved, even without buying a ticket. The Parc Des Jeux—Paris' Biggest Free View Party This is the Olympic Games' biggest site, where the Olympic flame will arrive on 25 July, the day before the Games begin.
It opens at 2pm until 10pm every day from 26 July to 8 September and until midnight for the 8 nights where concerts will take place. There are lots of activities planned and it's the perfect opportunity to watch live streams and replays. The Parc Des Jeux is situated at Georges-Valbon park, in Saint-Denis, and is one of the largest green spaces in Paris, full of lakes, fitness areas and children's activities such as pony rides.
Champions Parc At The Trocadéro The Trocadéro is in the heart of Paris, just near the Eiffel Tower and will be open every evening from 29 July 29 to 10 August 10 (but not 2-4 August) from 4pm to 10pm. It will be the place where up to 15,000 spectators can gather to watch the day's final events and where the winners will parade in front of the crowd. The 14th Jul.