FRANCE 24 visits the Paris 2024 Olympics sites across the capital

"The Château de Versailles is an absolute showpiece of a site to hold the equestrian events," states FRANCE 24's Sports Reporter, James Vasina.

"Showjumping will be taking place in front of the Grand Canal, as will the dressage, while the cross-country will be taking the athletes all around the canal," he added. 

The historic Alexandre III Bridge crossing the River Seine in the heart of Paris will provide a view of numerous Olympic events taking place in the world-famous river including marathon swimming, triathlon and the opening ceremony.

"This is going to be the first time the Opening Ceremony will take place outside of a stadium," reports Vasina. "This is not just a logistical headache but in terms of security , it is going to be very complex."

"From what we've heard from organisers here everything is pretty much ready," said Vasina reporting from the home of French tennis.

"Big refurbishments took place over the last few years with another retractable roof on the central court and refurbishments around the rest of the courts."

(FRANCE 24)

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