This blog post was updated on August 11, 2024.
The countdown is on: less than 2 weeks to go until the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. From August 28 to September 8, it's expected that 4,400 athletes will compete in Paris, representing 184 countries around the world.
While a smaller number of Hospitality Houses stay open for the Paralympic Games, several countries have exciting plans, each of which are outlined below.
African Nations: Station Afrique
While Station Afrique will be open for the entirety of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it appears organizers will be hosting a single-day celebration during the Paralympics.
Dates: September 7
Hours: 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Stade Robert César
Ticket Price: Free Entry
Belgium: Lotto Paralympic Belgium House
During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Lotto Belgium House will be moving house to Pavillon Elysée Té, a premiere location just off the famed Champs-Élysées.
Dates: August 28 to September 7
Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm (Day) and 6:00pm to 12:00am (Night)
Location: Pavillon Elysée Té
Ticket Price: €9 (Standard) and €24 (Comfort)
Canada: Canada Paralympic House
During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Canada Paralympic House will be open to "invited and registered guests" at the Canadian Cultural Centre at the Embassy of Canada to France.
Dates: August 31, September 3, 6, and 7
Hours: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Location: Embassy of Canada to France
Ticket Price: Free Admission
In addition, there will be an "Open House" on September 4, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Colombia: Casa Colombia
At Paris 2024, the same venue will host Casa Colombia for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: To be announced...
Location: À la Folie, in Parc de la Villette
Ticket Price: To be announced...
France: Club France
At Paris 2024, Club France will be located in the same venue for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: 10:00am to 11:00pm (Fan Zone) and 10:00am to 2:00am (Hospitality Zone)
Location: Grande Halle de la Villette, in Parc de la Villette
Ticket Price: Free Entry (Fan Zone); €132 (Le Club Tricolore) and €354 (La Terrasse Bleue)
Germany: Deutsches Haus
In a similar fashion to other Hospitality Houses, Deutsches Haus will be situated in the same location for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. While organizers are hosting a "Fan Zone" during the Olympics, only a Hospitality experience will be available during the Paralympics.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: 4:00pm to 2:00am
Location: Stade Jean-Bouin
Ticket Price: €345 (Adults) and €80 (Children up to 14 years)
Great Britain: ParalympicsGB House
Great Britain will have two different locations for their Hospitality Houses at Paris 2024. TeamGB House is based at Pavillon d'Armenonville, with ParalympicsGB House located in the North West of the city during the Paralympics.
Dates: To be announced...
Hours: To be announced...
Location: EM Normandie Business School in Clichy
Ticket Price: To be announced...
South Korea: Para Team Korea House
Both Korea House and Para Team Korea House are located in central Paris. The latter will be located at Showroom des Marais, in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement.
Dates: August 28 to September 6
Hours: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Showroom des Marais
Ticket Price: Free admission
Netherlands: TeamNL House
While both are located in Parc de la Villette, TeamNL House will be moving house between with Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: 5:00pm to 12:00am
Location: Cabaret Sauvage, in Parc de la Villette
Ticket Price: €12.50 per ticket or €77.50 for all 12 days
Pride: Pride House
Pride House will be present in multiple locations during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, however, it's main location will be at Club France at Grande Halle de la Villette.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: 10:00am to 11:00pm (Fan Zone) and 10:00am to 2:00am (Hospitality Zone)
Location: At Club France, Grande Halle de la Villette, in Parc de la Villette
Ticket Price: Free Entry (Fan Zone); €132 (Le Club Tricolore) and €354 (La Terrasse Bleue)
Switzerland: Maison Suisse
At Paris 2024, Maison Suisse will be situated in the same location for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: in the garden of the Swiss Embassy at the historic Hôtel de Besenval.
Dates: August 27 to September 8
Hours: 2:00pm to 10:00pm (Monday to Wednesday); 11:00am to 10:00pm (Thursday to Sunday)
Location: Hôtel de Besenval
Ticket Price: Free Entry is expected
USA: Team USA House
Team USA House will be open for the entirety of the Olympic and Paralympic Games at the historic Palais Brongniart.
Dates: August 28 to September 8
Hours: 4:00pm to 12:00am
Location: Palais Brongniart
Ticket Price: €150 + 20% VAT
We'll continue to update this blog post as more information becomes available.
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