With the excitement of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, navigating this busy city can require some careful planning. Use these top tips to help you make the most of your trip and aim to make your experience smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Download the Paris 2024 transport app
This is an app brought to you by the Paralympics local organising committee that will help you access the transport options around the city. You can also read the Paris 2024 website’s guide here (Paris 2024 Public Transport)
Always have a backup plan
Be prepared to change your plans if a lift or bus ramp are out of service. To do this, make note of alternative ways of getting to and from your venue to ensure you can adapt quickly should any issues arise.
Factor in additional time for travel
The city is bustling with excited crowds to watch the Games. Expect busy public transport and queues around every venue and sightseeing spots, so give yourself additional time to compensate for this.
Keep your phone or device charged
This is essential for making sure you can access your game tickets and travel information. All fixture tickets are digital only via the official Paris 2024 app. As an extra precaution, ensure that you have the ticketing information stored from your emails on your device in case of any issues accessing the app on the day. (Paris 2024 Ticketing FAQs)
Be prepared for separate accessible entrances
Get familiar with the arena ahead of tip off time, as they may have a separate venue entrance designed for people with accessibility requirements. Every venue has plenty of volunteers helping guide people to their destination, so make sure to say hello if you need some directions or assistance.
Take snacks and water with you
There may be long queues to enter the venue given the size of the arena and the vast crowds expected each day, so be prepared for a waiting period by bringing some food and drink with you whilst you wait. Some of this waiting may be outside of the venue, so top up the suncream too!
Look after yourself and your possessions
Petty crime and scams unfortunately are a part of every major city in the world. Read the gov.uk website for their advice on how to look after yourself and your possessions. (Travel advice for Paris 2024)
Watching from home? We’ll be covering all the action across our social media channels, so make sure to follow us to keep up to date with the GB squads.
Channel4 are delivering the broadcast in the UK –find out more: https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/where-to-watch-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games
Limited game tickets are still available – head to the Paris 2024 website to find out more: https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/search/?affiliate=24D&categories=Paralympic+Games%7CWheelchair+Basketball
View the full wheelchair basketball schedule here: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/wheelchair-basketball
Meet the Paris 2024 GB squads: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/2024/07/paralympicsgb-announces-wheelchair-basketball-squads-for-paris-2024/
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