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On your way to the competition
Explore Greater Paris by public transport during the Paris 2024 Games - Yvelines
On your way to the Château de Versailles
A royal picnic
Why not have a royal picnic in the park of the Château de Versailles?
When you arrive in Versailles, stop by the superb Marché Notre-Dame (it was even voted "Most Beautiful Market in Île-de-France"!). Punctuated by pavilions built at the request of King Louis XIII, this market, which has been welcoming the people of Versailles since the 17th century, is bursting with fresh, regional produce.
Once you've done your shopping, head for the Grille de la Reine, enter the park and enjoy your delicious picnic on one of the lawns of the Trianon.
Train line L, Versailles Rive Droite station, 6-minute walk from the station
Discover Versailles, beyond the Château
Versailles is more than just its palace. Explore the streets and discover the monuments of the royal city imagined by King Louis XIV, you won't believe your eyes!
Classical architecture, historic districts, beautiful residences, a splendid cathedral: set off on an 8 km circuit of wonder.
RER C line, Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, starting from the station
On your way to the Saint-Quentin Velopark
Artistic picnic on the banks of the Bièvre
The Bièvre River once flowed through Paris. Now hidden beneath the streets of the capital, rediscover it at its source, in a 60-hectare park dotted with contemporary works of art.
The ideal spot for a cool picnic, between water features and inspiring sculptures.
RER C line, lines N and U, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines station, 15-minute walk from the station
On your way to the BMX Stadium
The beach (or close to it) in the Paris region
Fancy a seaside holiday atmosphere near the BMX competitions? Then extend your day at the Île de Loisirs in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines!
600 hectares of greenery, a 120-hectare lake for swimming, boating, canoeing or paddling. Bikes for hire, an orienteering course, a mini-golf course and children's playgrounds... Everything you need for a busy day!
The icing on the cake: during the Paris 2024 Games, part of the Île de Loisirs will host a fan zone, open from 27 July to 11 August.
RER C line, lines N and U, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines station, 17-minute walk from the station
On your way to Le Golf National
In the footsteps of Colbert at the Château de Sceaux
On your way to Le Golf National, stop off a few stops earlier on line B to enjoy the splendours of the Château de Sceaux, former estate of Colbert, the emblematic Finance Minister of King Louis XIV.
Stroll through its impressive French-style park, designed by Le Nôtre, Louis XIV's favourite landscape gardener. Take a boat trip on its grand canal and cool off by its fountains. Admire the orangery designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart (Louis XIV's First Architect) and Colbert's Stables.
RER B line, Parc de Sceaux station, 15-minute walk from the station
