Exactly one year after the spectacular opening ceremony of the Games on the Seine, the Greater Paris Metropolitan Area and the city of Saint-Denis are ready to celebrate. On Saturday, July 26, the Olympic Aquatic Center, magnificently located facing the Stade de France, will open its doors to the public for free. From 9 AM to 8 PM, the Olympic hall and its water play area – usually requiring an entry fee – will be accessible without spending a single penny, up to a maximum capacity of 1,000 people at a time. It's a way, according to Patrick Ollier, of “giving a gift to the residents of Saint-Denis and Seine-Saint-Denis,” as explained by the complex's president to our colleagues at Parisien.
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Free entry and outdoor exhibition
On July 26, you'll also have the chance to discover the photographic exhibition set up around the complex. Titled Empreintes 1924/2024, it features about sixty black and white photos from the archives.
chives of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Already presented at the Tuileries during the Olympic summer, the exhibition is returning this time in a refreshed version toVoir cette publication sur Instagram
An Olympic Legacy Already Well Established
Opened to the public on June 2, 2025, the Olympic Aquatic Center has already welcomed over 25,000 visitors in just two months! With its flowing lines and impressive Olympic pool, it’s the only sports facility built specifically for the Games that will continue to thrive beyond the two weeks of competition. The Metropolis, which owns it, boasts a satisfying attendance, boosted by the variety of activities offered. While swimming accounts for two-thirds of the entries, both climbing and padel are also enjoying great success. With special rates for residents of Greater Paris (between €1.70 and €5.80 depending on age), the facility aims to remain accessible while asserting its key role in the legacy of the Games.
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