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No less than 13 events of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be welcomed on the territory of Versailles (Yvelines). Including cycling races and marathons. Events that will impact the parking and traffic.
Alongside State services, the City took stock of the constraints linked to hosting these events.
There will be mainly two weekends (August 3/4 and August 10/11) and the Tuesday July 23, 2024the day the Olympic flame passes, which will likely cause a lot of disruption in the city.
Tuesday July 23: passage of the Olympic flame
On Tuesday, July 23, the Olympic flame will be in Yvelines. It will pass through several cities such as Rambouillet, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Poissy and will end its day in Versailles where it will arrive around 5 p.m. in the gardens of the castle. On this occasion, these will be accessible free of charge.
On the city side, the flame convoy will pass from 6 p.m. on avenue Rockfeller, avenue de Sceaux, avenue De Gaulle, Paris AvenueHoche Street, Parish Street, Reservoir Street, Queen Boulevard, Foch Street, Europe Avenue and Paris Avenue to end its journey at Madame Elisabeth’s domain around 7:20 p.m.
“The heart of Versailles will be very impacted from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.”
From Sunday July 21parking will be prohibited on all roads where the flame will pass, including the entire Avenue de Paris (except in the service roads). It will also be prohibited on Rue Pasteur, Dussieux and Coypel.
Traffic prohibited
Side trafficit will inevitably be strongly impacted. Avenue de Paris in particular will be closed to traffic. There will be so-called shear points that is to say where it will be possible to pass with the authorization of the police, before the passage of the flame. Traffic will be closed on the roads concerned two hours before the passage of the flame. The sidewalks will remain accessible to pedestrians.
Sunday July 28: 40,000 people in Versailles
Sunday, July 28 will be the cross-country event in the park of the Palace of Versailles. Near 40,000 people are expected. This will inevitably have consequences on traffic and parking in Versailles.
Weekend of August 3 and 4: road cycling
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the men’s road cycling raceThe start will be at 11am in Paris, the first runners will arrive around 11:30am in Versailles, via Viroflay.
They will pass through Avenue de Paris, Avenue Rockfeller, Rue des Réservoirs to Place de la Loi and then head towards Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt. Parking will be prohibited along the entire route from Thursday 1er August. Traffic will be blocked (except at shear points) between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday August 4thit’s time for the women’s race which will take place in the afternoon. It will arrive from Viroflay then leave towards rue de la Porte-de-Buc via the Jean-Mermoz streetThe runners will pass twice, at around 2:30 p.m. and then at around 4:15 p.m. Parking will be prohibited on the course from Friday, August 2, and vehicle traffic will be prohibited from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Weekend of August 10 and 11: marathon
THE parking bans set up on Avenue de Paris from Thursday 1er August will remain so until August 11 inclusive.
On Saturday, August 10, the men’s marathon and the marathon for allin the evening. On Sunday August 11, it’s time for the women’s marathon.
Parking will be prohibited along the route from Thursday, August 8, on Avenue des États-Unis, Avenue de Saint-Cloud and Avenue de Paris. As for traffic, it will be interrupted on Saturday, August 10 between 3 a.m. and approximately 12:45 p.m., then from 6 p.m. until Sunday, August 11 around 12:45 p.m.
Questions answers
During this public meeting, the people of Versailles were able to ask their questions to representatives of the prefecture and the national police.
> With the parking ban on Avenue de Paris at the beginning of August, are there any spaces planned for local residents?
It will be possible to park in the service lanes only. No facilities are planned, this is a period when there are generally fewer people.
> Do residents of Matelots have to request a games pass?
Yes, if they have to go on the RD10 (red zone) in a motor vehicle.
Will the gardeners of the Quintinie gardens be able to access their gardens during the Olympic Games?
Only on foot or by bike.
> Boulevard de la Reine, parking will be prohibited from July 21 to 24 in the section between Boulevard du Roi and Rue Foch. What parking solutions are planned for residents?
None.
> If I live in a blue zone, will I be able to access my house?
Yes No problem.
> In which case is a games pass necessary?
Only if you need to travel to an address located in a red zone with a motorized vehicle.
> Will parking be paid in August?
As every year in Versailles, parking will be free in August except around the château and in the city center.
> Will the bus route be impacted?
The lines will be maintained, with diversions.
> Are the shuttles scheduled to depart from Rive-Gauche, Rive-Droite and Chantiers accessible to everyone? How often will they run?
Normally, they are reserved for spectators. But there will be no ticket checks and they will be free. During the events, there should be shuttles every two minutes, at the beginning and end of the day.
> Will the castle park remain accessible?
In its upper part yes. However, it will not be possible to enter with your vehicle via the Grille de la Reine. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to access the gardens via the Grille de la Reine, the Grille Saint-Antoine, the Grille du Dragon or the Grille des Matelots.
> So people with reduced mobility will not be able to enter with their vehicle?
We will make it possible.
> Are there bicycle parking areas in the castle grounds?
400 hoops will be installed along the edge of the Olympic site.
> Where will the shear points be located in Versailles during the marathon and cycling events?
It is currently being finalized.
> Will it be possible to park on the Place d’Armes and in the Sceaux car park?
Yes.
RD10 closed to traffic
One of the biggest impacts will probably be the closure of the RD10 to traffic between Versailles and Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole. A Red zone for which, if you wish to travel in a motorized vehicle, you will need a games pass.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use it. It will be closed in both directions from Wednesday, July 24 in the evening to Tuesday, August 13 in the morning.
Diversions will be put in place via the N12. During the Paralympic Games, the RD10 will also be closed to traffic, but only in the direction of Versailles – Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole.
People using the bus to travel from Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole to Versailles will have to take the train. The buses will stop at Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole station.
Shuttles for spectators
This axis, closed to traffic, will be used by the Shuttle Buses transporting spectators from the Rive-Gauche, Rive-Droite and Chantiers stations, but also members of Paris 2024 and even emergency services.
Around the stations, blue zones will be set up. Traffic will remain possible there but checks may be carried out by the police.
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