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Paris Olympics: Finding Last-Minute Tickets, Tipping, And QR Codes
20.05.2024 - 15:29 / forbes.com / Paris Olympics
Unlike most places watching Taylor Swift depart to a different city on her Eras tour, Paris isn't concerned—it's expecting 15 million visitors in 67 days for the summer 2024 Olympic Games. As the countdown begins, here's a guide to finding last-minute tickets, tipping, and QR codes for moving around, plus how the city has been tackling its reputation for not being the most customer-friendly.
While The Guardian reports that the super-rich are spending $500,000 on packages that include accommodation and tickets to sought-after events, there are cheaper ways to get tickets to some events during the Olympics.
The website and application to resell Olympic tickets is now live, allowing ticket holders to legitimately resell tickets to venues, and as per IOC instructions, it is the only official way to resell and buy tickets at this point before the Games begin. QR codes for entering venues are not currently activated so that they can't be counterfeited but this site will allow ticket holders to transfer QR codes in time.
During the Olympics, some areas of Paris will require a QR code to enter, and this platform is also now live in English. It's called a Pass Jeux and will mostly be necessary for people who live and work in areas where the Games are being held, so they can pass freely, and also workers, like taxi and delivery drivers. There is also a map showing where people can and cannot drive during the Olympics and the Paralympics.
In the 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living Index, Paris came in 7th place, behind Los Angeles and ahead of Tel Aviv and Copenhagen. Unlike other global cities, tipping is not expected in restaurants and bars, as a 15% service charge is already included by law—although people usually leave a small tip of a couple of euros if the service was really good, as an additional extra.
To help reduce the cost of your trip, if you find yourself in Paris at the beginning of any month, you can seek out one of the many museums that allow free entry on the first Sunday of every month. Just like London, there are also lots of lovely places that offer a view without paying for it—like the park in Belleville, which has views of the Eiffel Tower and some lovely bars and restaurants off the beaten tourist track, like Bar Combat and bistro L'Entracte.
Another great option for getting around can be the Vélib hire bikes, which only cost €3 for 45 minutes and can be found on many street corners. Plus, it's better to buy tickets for the metro in bulk, as in books of ten single tickets.
France and its capital both have a reputation for not being completely welcoming to tourists, but as The Washington Post reports, Paris has been working hard to welcome visitors in the politest way possible.
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