As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games from the 26th of July to the 11th of August 2024 – perhaps its most exciting summer yet -, the city is gearing up to welcome the millions of expected travelers, many of which are planning months in advance in order to secure the best accommodation available.
In close proximity to most of the thirty locations where the Games are due to take place, HIGHSTAY homes promise the ultimate Paris Olympics 2024 experience.Ideally situated in the heart of Paris, each HIGHSTAY apartment offers beautifully designed spaces and an exceptional service from experienced House Managers within the intimate setting of a private home.
Where to stay? What to eat? A guide to some of the best spots to spend free time during the Paris Olympics 2024-
The Marais district, for athletics enthusiasts
Located in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, the HIGHSTAY Marais apartments are a perfect oasis for guests, just steps away from the Hotel de Ville where, the Olympics’ most famed event, the marathon race will depart from.
An easy metro ride away from Bercy Arena due to host Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline and Basketball, the Marais is also the ideal place to stay for those planning on attending sporting events outside Paris. In particular, at the Stade St Denis where Rugby and Athletic Games will be held, as the Châtelet train station offers a direct line to the suburbs.
Aside the excitement of the Olympic Games, the Marais is the perfect destination for fashionistas and history enthusiasts alike. A glimpse of Paris as it used to be, this utterly charming district is brimming with gorgeous boutiques and renowned galleries: a welcome escape for any art lovers.
The best spot for coffee and fresh pastries in the area is certainly the café Ob-La-Di, on Rue de Saintonge but don’t forget to take a tour of the food market, le Marché des Enfants Rouges. For fresh cocktails and tapas, local institution le Mary Celeste is a must!
The Champs-Elysées district, to follow the marathon swimming race
Sports fans will appreciate the proximity to the Eiffel Tower, the dramatic backdrop chosen for the beach Volley-Ball tournaments, to the Champ-de-Mars due to host Judo and Wrestling but also to the Pont Alexandre III, which will provide an exceptional setting for the triathlon and marathon swimming events.
Happily situated next to the most celebrated Avenue in the world, the HIGHSTAY Champs-Elysées apartments offer the opportunity to discover the best Parisian landmarks whilst enjoying the city’s most exciting hotspots.
For a shopping session after a game or a quiet lunch at the iconic brasserie Stella, the Avenue Victor Hugo is perhaps not as famous as the Avenue Montaigne, but just as well-equipped with great shops and authentic cafés and brasseries. A few streets away, chef Julien Sebbag’s restaurant Forest, tucked behind the Museum of Modern Art, offers both exceptional Mediterranean food and wonderful city views.
Finally, if in need of a quick dose of culture between sporting events, the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a short taxi ride away and, next to the Parc Monceau, the Musée Nissim de Camondo boasts a wonderful fine art collection inside a stunning private home.
The Louvre district for urban sports fans
Ideally situated within walking distance of the Seine, the Champde-Mars and Concorde, the HIGHSTAY Louvre apartments are the ultimate urban retreat for guests who wish, in between Games, to sample some of the many delights the center of Paris has to offer.
Cycling, Triathlon and most swimming events will take place near Invalides and on the famous bridge, Pont Alexandre III, whereas the Place de la Concorde will host BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding and 3X3 Basketball.
Culture lovers will enjoy the apartment’s closeness to some of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre of course, but also the Musée des Arts Décoratifs or the Musée d’Orsay just a few steps away, across the river. A secure and very elegant district, Louvre-Rivoli will also delight foodies, thanks to various options such as breakfast chez Laperouse, a breezy lunch at Loulou’s, located in the Louvre gardens or an intimate dinner at the traditional brasserie Flottes, rue Cambon.
HIGHSTAY, an independent collection of bespoke apartments, has redefined luxury travel by offering guests their very own piedàterre, located right in the heart of Paris. A new and revolutionary approach that guarantees visitors an authentic experience of the City of Light, where guests enjoy the service and amenities of the finest hotels within the privacy and comfort of their own HIGHSTAY home.