The Paris 2024 Games took place in iconic locations such as Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais, and the Palace of Versailles. Once the competition was over, the installations were dismantled, and the sites returned to their original appearance.
What will happen to the decorations of the Paris 2024 Games after the event?
After the closing of the Paris 2024 Games, the iconic decorations from the events will need to be taken down. At Place de la Concorde, the stands, the lamp post protections, and the layer of asphalt laid over the cobblestones will have to be removed. By the end of October, there will be no trace of the Games left on the square. However, the city hall plans to partially pedestrianize it starting in 2026.
The international fencing federation charmed by the Grand Palais
In other historical sites, such as the Palace of Versailles (Yvelines), organizing competitions presents a logistical challenge. For example, for the equestrian competition, it was necessary to flatten the lawns. It will take eight months to restore everything after the Games. Other competitions are not planned in the palace gardens. Christophe Leribault, president of the Palace of Versailles, explains that “hosting other horse-related events would make real sense for the palace, but it would require successful organization.” The international fencing federation has been charmed by the Grand Palais and hopes to organize a new competition there.
Source of the article: Francetvinfo
