The Practical Guide to the Versailles Olympics
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The Practical Guide to the Versailles Olympics

HORSE REPUBLIC WITH YOU, DURING THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES, FROM JULY 26 TO AUGUST 6, 2024


Nine equestrian events will take place in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles between July 27 and September 7:


For the Olympic Games:

  • Individual Eventing (mixed)
  • Team Eventing (mixed)
  • Individual Dressage (mixed)
  • Team Dressage (mixed)
  • Individual Jumping (mixed)
  • Team Jumping (mixed)


For the Paralympic Games:

  • Team Para Dressage (mixed)
  • Individual Para Dressage (mixed)
  • Freestyle (mixed)


Below is the schedule for the equestrian events 👇


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HOW TO MANAGE MY TICKETS?


I don't have a ticket yet, and I want to buy one.


How to do it?

I take advantage of "Ticketing Thursdays"! Tickets for Olympic events are put on sale every Thursday on the official Paris 2024 Tickets platform.


✅ I have a ticket that I want to give to someone.


How to do it?

To send it to a close one, I open the Paris 2024 Tickets app, select my ticket, and click on "Transfer." The recipient must also be logged into the app, then click on the link they received. Accept the transfer to retrieve their ticket.


Note: In case of an impediment, they can return the ticket from their app.


⚠️ I have a ticket that I want to resell.


How to do it?

I open the session of my choice in the Paris 2024 Tickets app, click on "Resell" under the relevant ticket, make sure it is the correct ticket, and click "Continue."


Note: I can cancel my resale offer at any time via the official resale platform.


TO DOWNLOAD THE PARIS 2024 APP, CLICK 👉 HERE 👈


HOW TO GET TO THE VERSAILLES SITE?


UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES



The Olympic site of Versailles is subject to very strict regulations from July 26 to August 11. Cars are banned from the Château and the sports site areas. Here’s the information you need.


Red Zone : In this area, motorized vehicles are prohibited. Only people with a pass generated on the "Pass Jeux" digital platform are allowed to enter with a motorized vehicle. Free circulation is allowed for pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders.


Blue Zone : This zone is restricted to local traffic only. Only people with a legitimate reason are allowed to enter with a motorized vehicle. Free circulation is allowed for pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders.


Yellow Zone : This is the competition site starting from July 28, 2024. Authorized access is given to athletes, spectators with a ticket, and Paris 2024 accredited personnel.


The Château de Versailles, the Trianon Estate, the Gardens, and the Park remain open to the public throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games during their usual hours.


Tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic events only grant access to the event venues, and do not include entry to the Château de Versailles, the Trianon Estate, the Musical Fountains Show, or the Musical Gardens.


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Here is also a map showing how to get to the non-cross country competition site:

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HOW TO GET THERE?


DIFFERENT MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION !


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION


This mode of access is preferred.


Free shuttles will be set up for the general public to reach the Olympic site from the following stations:

  • Versailles Chantiers (served by RER C, Train N from Montparnasse station in Paris, and Train U from La Défense station)
  • Versailles Rive-Droite (served by Train L from Saint-Lazare station in Paris)
  • Versailles Château Rive-Gauche (served by RER C)


The shuttles will drop spectators at the Choisy gate, on Saint-Cyr road, to reach the Olympic site on foot.


The shuttles will serve the site continuously from 1 hour and 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after the start of the events, and every 30 minutes during off-peak hours.


Note: The Versailles Chantiers bus station will be closed.


Find more information right 👉 HERE 👈


The RD10 will be closed from the evening of Wednesday, July 24, to the morning of Tuesday, August 13 (in both directions). Detours will be set up via the RN12.

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BY CAR


This mode of access is not recommended.


Some parking spaces are available for reservation HERE. Parking will be prohibited on Avenue de Paris from July 21 to 23, and from August 1 to 11. Parking is also prohibited inside the red and blue zones, as well as in the Europe parking lot and the forecourt of Versailles Rive-Droite station.

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Park-and-ride facilities are available outside the city. For more information, click 👉 HERE 👈


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BY BIKE


The Olympic site is accessible by bike.


A dedicated parking area will be set up near the north entrance of the site, in the Palace park.

Access points will be from the Queen's Gate, Saint-Antoine Gate, or Sailors' Gate.


Find the cycling network right 👉 HERE 👈

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CLUB 2024


  • Open daily from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
  • Open to everyone.
  • Location: 3 Avenue de l'Europe.
  • The Versailles Club 2024 will also be open during the Paralympic Games from September 7 to 8.


SPACE AND HOURS


  • Skatepark: Public access from 12 PM to 2 PM and from 6 PM to midnight. Activities from 2 PM to 6 PM.
  • Fan Zone: Live broadcasts of sports events and dining area from 12 PM to midnight. Also features educational, sports, and cultural activities from 12 PM to 7 PM.
  • Food Market Sept Lieux: Open from 9 AM to 2 AM. Access at 3 Avenue de Paris.
  • Outdoor Guinguette: Dining and musical entertainment from 9 AM to 1 AM.
  • Old Post Office: Exhibition "Versailles Seen from the Sky" from 12 PM to 7 PM. Access at 3 Avenue de Paris.



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WHERE TO WATCH THE EQUESTRIAN EVENTS?


The equestrian events will be broadcast live by various official media :


  • France Télévisions
  • Warner Bros Discovery, including Eurosport


And also:


  • Radio France
  • RMC
  • RTL Paris Radio
  • RFI


Every day, the Horse Republic APP will redirect you with one click to the best available stream. #EasyLife #WeKeepYouInformed