Paris 2024: Beloved Landmark Undergoes Its First Restoration in Over 100 Years to Prepare for Hosting the Olympics

It’s the Paris Olympics 2024 knocking at the door, and we can all hear it distinctly. Athletes from across the globe have the Paris Tour plan ready, and their families are also excited for a one-of-a-kind experience starting in July. It’s 172 days until the opening ceremony blows the inaugural trumpet.

Already a popular destination for rich culture, picturesque cities, and good food, Paris isn’t new to hosting large events. But since this is the Olympics, the everyday unsoiling wouldn’t be enough since it’s a comeback in over 100 years.

Paris is gearing up big for the 2024 Olympics

Two months into 2024, and in no time, it’ll be July when the biggest event hits the floor. But before that, there’s some restoration work left. The Grand Palais, the exhibition hall and museum complex, is one of the most elite historic sites in the French capital. The same Grand Palais hosted the 2017 Tour de France’s last stop, and seven years ago, it also hosted the 2010 World Fencing Championships.

At the Olympics this year, mainly Fencing and Taekwondo will see the phenomenon sweep titles on this historic site. However, since its inception, this site has never undergone a full restoration until 2024. The glass ceiling and the steel nave are the focus of renovation, though.

After the 2024 Olympics draw their curtains, the Grand Palais will further open for the crowd in the spring of 2025. With some serious revamping up its sleeves, some historical landmarks and prime historical places are gearing up uniquely to sit right with the sporting events.

“A monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art” inscribed on a pediment on the building reflects the thought behind its construction.

More to the Olympics than meets the eye

The most interesting thing about Paris 2024 is that the French capital is making a comeback after a century. Paris last hosted the Summer Games in 1924. This is enough history-making for global fans to be hooked on the story-building. Mr. Thierry Berthelot, the French Consulate General, has opened up about the probable challenges they have kept in mind after the Tokyo Olympics coincided with COVID-19.

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Moreover, with the budget of the game being €4.4 billion, it’s surprising to learn that 96 percent of the finance is coming from the private sector. Berthelot clarified that the infrastructure is being taken care of along with the equipment. Besides people working night and day for the renovation, groups are working behind, setting up swimming pools, stadiums, and running fields as well. From the preparation itself, we can apprehend the monstrosity of the marquee event.

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