Paris Olympique: An Immersive Journey
25 May 2024 – 19 January 2025
Step into the mesmerising world of Paris Olympique and be immersed in the three Parisian editions of the Olympic Games – 1900, 1924 and 2024. The Olympic Museum’s newest exhibition is a 360° experience entitled “Paris OlympiqueTM: An Immersive Journey”, opening in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, 25 May.
Paris Olympique will guide visitors through large-scale projections of “La Ville Lumière,” or “City of Light”, past and present. Set to a thrilling musical score against the backdrop of Paris, explore the Olympic sites, the cultural and sports trends, the champions and the transformation of the Games from anonymity to the world’s greatest sporting event.
Paris in 360°
Paris Olympique is an audiovisual show featuring minimal text and maximum immersion, accessible for all ages and language speakers. This circular immersive journey, guided by large-scale screens, music and audiovisual content, is organised around four themes.
Olympic sites: The three Olympic Games hosted in Paris have had a profound impact on the city’s landscape and its inhabitants. Explore how the Olympic Games and Paris have contributed to each other’s development over the past 124 years.
Sports and champions: The Olympic sports programme is not stagnant; it reflects and even anticipates sporting trends in society. This theme spotlights the incredible athletes who have participated in these Games and some of the events, from basque pelota to rope climbing, as well as new sports like breaking, in which they have competed.
Identity: What have the Olympic Games become over the years? Explore the Games’ journey from anonymity to global fame across the three Parisian editions, from 1900 when the Exposition Universelle took centre stage to the spectacular events planned for 2024.
Spectacle and culture: The Olympic Games are more than sports competitions – societal, artistic and cultural elements are an integral part of each edition. This theme explores Opening and Closing Ceremonies, artistic competitions, cultural events and the crucial contributions from the world of arts and culture to the Parisian Games.
Try out “extinct” Olympic sports
The exhibition’s two interactive sports areas feature events that won’t appear on the Paris 2024 programme – or likely any upcoming edition in the near future. Visitors can virtually test their capabilities in “200m obstacle” swimming and rope climbing.
Snap a selfie
Don’t miss the photo opportunity with the French Olympic and Paralympic mascots, the Phryges, and pose while holding an official Paris 2024 torch. Be sure to check out the Olympic medal on display as well.
Augmented reality experience
Visitors can step into the Paris of yester-year and experience Olympic augmented reality (AR) experiences at the museum through the official Paris 2024 app on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
For more information, including a full activities and events programme, please visit olympics.com/museum.
