Tourist route: Saint-Denis, between the 2024 Olympic Legacy and French History

Welcome to the “Saint-Denis, between the 2024 Olympic Legacy and French History” tour. From the legendary Stade de France to the Basilica Cathedral, and through a museum full of surprises, you will discover a city where history, sport, and the legacy of the Games meet.

Let us guide you; Saint-Denis will surprise you.

Number of steps: 5
Total distance: 2.5 km
Total price: €39.50

Step 1: The Grand Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre

Located in the heart of the Plaine Saulnier district, near the Stade de France, the Grand Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre hosted the 2024 Games and is open to residents and visitors in 2025. Take advantage of this exceptional venue to get active.

This brand-new aquatic centre fits perfectly into its surroundings. Its wooden architecture harmonizes with the landscape and is based on innovative eco-construction principles. Bright and curved like a sail stretched against the sky, it is surrounded by a hundred trees and offers visitors a space for relaxation and strolling.

1-hour visit, free admission

Located in the heart of the Plaine Saulnier district, near the Stade de France, the Grand Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre hosted the 2024 Games and is open to residents and visitors in 2025. Take advantage of this exceptional venue to get active. This brand-new aquatic centre fits perfectly into its surroundings. Its wooden architecture harmonizes with the landscape and is based on innovative eco-construction principles. Bright and curved like a sail stretched against the sky, it is surrounded by a hundred trees and offers visitors a space for relaxation and strolling.

A new era!

‍The Grand Paris aquatic centre has become a training ground for Saint-Denis sports clubs and associations, as well as the French diving club. It hosts national and international competitions and is also open to the general public for all types of swimming activities.

The CAO, as it is already known, features a 25m training pool, an area dedicated to water play, a multi-purpose pool, and a garden solarium, perfect for families. Beyond swimming, sport in all its forms is king at the aquatic centre; you can enjoy a cardio-training area, a climbing wall, and various sports courts for padel tennis, 5-a-side football, or 3x3 basketball. A sports offering as varied as it is spectacular!

On-site, a dining area will also be open to help you refuel after your workout. The menu is built around fresh, seasonal produce sourced from the Saint-Denis urban farm.

And surprisingly, there is also a sports recycling shop: the perfect opportunity to give your gear a second life or find some great treasures at a low price.