As temperatures rise, Paris 2024 presents its high heat measures and reminds spectators of the good habits to adopt

Paris 2024, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Health and Solidarity, Santé Publique France (the national health agency) and Météo France, is working to anticipate the heatwaves France may face this summer, in order to take the necessary measures and guarantee the well-being of athletes, spectators and all those attending Games even

In this period of rising temperatures, Paris 2024 is activating planned measures and sending you the appropriate recommendations for competition and non-competition venues.  

Heat mitigation measures that vary according to the venue and capacity 

For indoor events, cooling systems – whether permanent or temporary – can be used at certain sites. For instance, the existing system at the Arena Bercy was renovated for the occasion, and the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Lille was equipped with a temporary ventilation system.

For outdoor events, spectator journeys have been designed to minimize waiting time in the sun. The security passageways to the venues are also protected by protective shelters.

Free water points are provided at all Paris 2024 competition venues to ensure that all spectators can stay hydrated.  A total of 480 water points – 80 fountains with 6 taps each – have been installed on venues.

Numerous paid refreshment fountains are also installed on these sites. In addition to these refreshment points, drinks and protective equipment (caps, fans, sunscreen, etc.) can be purchased at the various sales outlets.

Some venues feature sheltered spectator zones to provide a space for conviviality and refreshment. Others are also planted to provide shade and coolness. This is notably the case at La Concorde, Invalides, Vaires-sur-Marnes, Châteauroux and Arena Paris Nord.

In addition, the City of Paris has put in place the necessary measures to guarantee the safety and protection of all visitors:

• The most heat-sensitive approach zones and festivities sites are equipped with protection devices (shades), cooling devices (misters), and access to water (drinking fountains available free of charge).
• Cool islands (parks and gardens, cool rooms, etc.) near these venues are indicated in signage and by volunteers.
• More than 1,200 fountains are accessible to all in public spaces, including over 170 misting fountains installed in the last two years. 1,000 local businesses are partners in the “Ici je choisis l’eau de Paris” scheme, enabling the public to fill their water bottles (see map here).

Last but not least, medical teams are on hand at each venue to prevent, monitor and provide first aid for spectators suffering from heatstroke, with particular attention paid to priority groups such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

What to do in the event of hot weather 

Guidance will be sent to all ticket holders by email and SMS to remind them of the best practices to protect themselves from the heat, and to identify the water points accessible on site. 

All visitors to competition venues are advised to:

• Drink water regularly and bring a water bottle. For the first time in France, spectators at a sporting event can bring their own personal water bottle, in metal or plastic, up to 75cL.
• Protect yourself from the sun (hat, sun cream…).
• Spend time in a cool place. Shaded areas are indicated on all sites.

To find out more about the weather at the competition venues: https://meteofrance.com/actualites-et-dossiers/actualites/meteo-des-sites-olympiques-et-paralympiques