With less than a week until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Irish fans are putting their last preparations in place to travel to the French capital.
Here is a list of useful information to help along the way.
IRELAND HOUSE
Celebrate Team Ireland
O’Sullivan’s by the Mill is the home for Team Ireland at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris!
Located immediately beside the iconic Moulin Rouge, O’Sullivan’s by the Mill is the centre of celebration for Irish sporting fans whenever they visit Paris.
Irish Paralympic supporters who journey to the Games will enter without any cover fee and will be entitled to a 20% discount on all food. With screens throughout the pub, you will be able to follow along with all the action from the Games.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Ensure your passport is valid, and carry your passport card if you have one.
Your passport must be valid for the entirety of your visit in France. We recommend you bring a passport card when travelling. A passport card fits into your wallet and means you can leave your passport book in a safe place to use as back-up.
According to French law you must always have some form of photo identification with you. If you can, avoid bringing your passport book out and about with you; keep it somewhere safe for the return journey.
Apply for your EHIC
You can get a free European Health Insurance Card at ehic.ie. The application is straightforward, and the card will be posted out to you within ten working days. However, you should apply as soon as possible to ensure you can bring the card to France. It will grant you easier access to healthcare, should you need it.
Purchase travel insurance
Whether or not you have an EHIC, we strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Travel insurance can save you and your family a lot of money and ensures that you get the medical attention you need, when you need it.
Follow the rules
Be aware that there may be increased security around competition venues, train stations, and airports. Always follow the instructions of officials and police and remember to keep photo identification on you.
Getting there
Paris is served by Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly, and Beauvais airports. From CDG you can take either the RER B city train or the shuttle bus into the city. Orly is served by the OrlyBus which takes about 30 minutes to get into the city centre. Alternatively, you can get the OrlyVal train which connects to the RER B city train. You can find more information and plan your itinerary on the RATP website.
Beauvais airport is the furthest from Paris. However, a regular shuttle service to Paris city centre is adapted to flight timetables. Tickets can be purchased here.
Paris is also well served by national and international trains, including links to ferry connections with Ireland.
Getting around
Many public transport services will be disrupted during the Games, plan your route in advance using the Paris 2024 Public Transport app.
Try cycling?
There are many bike rental stations across Paris, such as DOTT and Lime, you can sign up and be on your way in no time.
Please note that all bikes are used at your own risk.
What public transport is accessible?
Metro and RER: metro line 14, RER A and RER B are fully accessible. Bus: the entire Paris bus network is accessible (except line 40 and Roissybus). Tramways: all lines are fully accessible
PARIS 2024 PASS
The normal Navigo Week, Navigo Day, and Paris Visite passes will not be sold during the period of the Games. The best way to get around Paris during the Paralympic Games is to use the Paris 2024 Pass. This allows you unlimited travel for the duration of your choice.
Where can I travel to on the Paris 2024 Pass?
- All competition venues in all the competition venues in the Île-de-France region
- All the fan zones in the region
- The two main Paris airports (Orly and Charles-de-Gaulle)
- Central Paris and the suburbs: for example Saint-Denis Basilica and the Stade de France.
- Further afield beyond the suburbs: visit the châteaux in Versailles, Fontainebleau, Saint-Germain-en-Laye or Vaux-le-Vicomte.
- Disneyland Paris
How to purchase the Pass
The Paris 2024 pass is available to buy on the Paris 2024 Public Transport app or from ticket machines at RATP and SNCF Transilien stations.
How much is the Pass?
| Number of consecutive days | Fare |
| 1 day | € 16 |
| 2 days | € 30 |
| 3 days | € 42 |
| 4 days | € 52 |
| 5 days | € 60 |
| 7 days | € 70 |
NOTE: The Paris 2024 Pass is only available to use until September 8th. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets are valid from the day of purchase so please do not buy in advance.
WHO ARE TEAM IRELAND?
Team Ireland consists of 35 Para athletes who will compete across nine different sports. Profiles of each member of Team Ireland can be found on our website here.
IRISH COMPETITION SCHEDULE
A full daily schedule for Irish events can be found on the Paralympics Ireland website here.
VENUES
The Irish will compete across the following venues:
Para archery – Esplanade des Invalides
Para athletics – Stade de France
Para cycling (track) – Saint Quentin en-Yvelines Velodrome
Para cycling (road) – Clichy-sous-Bois
Para equestrian – Palace of Versailles
Para powerlifting – Aréna Porte de La Chapelle
Para rowing – Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium
Para swimming – Paris La Défense Arena
Para table tennis – South Paris Arena
Para triathlon – Pont Alexandre III
A full list of all sports venues for the Paralympic Games can be found here.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Tickets are available to purchase via the Paris 2024 website.
WHATSAPP COMMUNITY
A WhatsApp Community has been set up to provide daily updates and information to Irish supporters travelling to the Paralympic Games. Join the community HERE.
STAY UP TO DATE
Follow the Paralympics Ireland on social media:
X (Twitter) @ParalympicsIRE
Instagram @Paralympics_Ireland
Facebook @ParalympicsIreland
TikTok @ParalympicsIreland
YouTube @ParalympicsIRE
And head to our website www.paralympics.ie
USEFUL CONTACTS
The Embassy of Ireland:
Issue emergency travel documents
Provide support if you have been arrested or hospitalised
Get in touch with your family or friends
Provide details of English-speaking local lawyers
General Queries: +33 1 441 76700
Embassy Address: 12 Avenue Foch, 75116 Paris (entrance 4 Rue Rude)
Website: www.ireland.ie/France
French Emergency Contacts
Any Emergency: 112
Ambulance: 15
Police: 17
Fire brigade: 18
There are English-speaking staff on all these services – stay on the line and ask to be transferred.
USEFUL SOCIAL CONTACTS
To stay well connected follow us on @irlembparis, @dfatravelwise and @dfatirl for the latest travel advice and information.
If you have any questions you can ask us directly on info@paralympics.ie
