Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 6 Race Day on 14th July 2023.
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Sailing events: experience the Olympic Games 2024 in Marseille up close and personal!

The 2024 Summer Olympics are fast approaching and Marseille is ready to offer you an unforgettable experience! From 28 July to 8 August, the waters of Marseille’s Marina and southern roadstead will play host to 10 thrilling sailing events. The events will take place on a vast stretch of water divided into four distinct circles: Frioul, Corniche, Marseille and Calanques. A fifth, optional round, called ‘Maïre’, could also be used. Each of these locations offers a unique spectacle, promising days full of excitement and sporting discoveries.

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See the sailing events of the 2024 Olympics: on the sea aboard a sailing boat

Embark on a half-day cruise to see the Olympic sailing events. Aboard a sailing boat in the north of Marseille’s Parc des Calanques, experience the 2024 Olympic sailing events from a privileged vantage point: the sea and the Frioul Archipelago. Let yourself be carried along by the waves while admiring the athletic performances of the Olympic sailing boats, against the backdrop of the magnificent Mediterranean landscape. During this exceptional half-day, enjoy swimming stops in crystal-clear waters, savour refreshing snacks, and explore Marseille from a new angle, discovering its emblematic monuments. Watching the events from the sea offers a unique and immersive perspective, putting you at the heart of the action while enjoying the calm and natural beauty of the surroundings.

Watching the Olympic Games from the sea: ecological cruise in the Calanques

Watch the sailing events of the Summer Olympics on a day cruise on an eco-friendly boat in the heart of the Calanques National Park. From the Vieux Port, cross the harbour around Marseille to watch the Olympic events in an extraordinary natural setting. As well as enjoying the sporting spectacle, this cruise is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the need to protect this fragile natural heritage. The programme includes swimming, an aperitif and lunch, as well as a visit to the Riou archipelago and the superb calanques of Sormiou, Morgiou and Sugiton.

Official ticket offices and reception lounges: the comfort solution

For those who prefer to stay on terra firma, the official Olympic ticket office is offering seats in reception lounges located close to the emblematic event venues in the city of Marseille. This option allows you to discover the competitions in optimum comfort, while still being able to experience the Olympic excitement in the heart of the city.

Marseille: a showcase for the Olympic sailing events

Don’t miss this unique opportunity towatch the sailing events of the 2024 Olympic Games in an exceptional setting. Come to Marseille and experience the sporting event of the year up close and personal! As well as the competitions, Marseille has a wealth of culture and history to discover. Make the most of your stay to explore the narrow streets of the Panier, visit the Old Port, the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, swim in the Calanques and savour the delicious cuisine of Marseille.