Paris 2012 Bid Summary
The Paris bid is based around the Olympic Village with two main competition venues holding 75% of the sports, located 6 km away. Dedicated travel routes will provide access within 10 minutes from the Olympic Village.
The arenas are grouped into two “clusters”.
The Northern Cluster will comprise 9 competition venues plus the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre. Existing stadia include the Stade de France and the Aquatic Centre.
There will be 8 venues located in the Western Cluster, including the Parc du Princes.
As part of the transport plan, 20,000 free bicycles will be provided for use by volunteers and residents of surrounding neighbourhoods. These will be sold after the event.