The Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to all the museums in the city of Paris this summer. As part of the “Paris Musées celebrates the Games” program, two sports courses are offered to discover the museums of the city of Paris by combining sport and culture.
Joining museum collections in short strides is a good idea. ©François Gaboriau
Both routes will allow you to reach the museum collections in a short stride. Muscle strengthening, core training and cardio training exercises will energize the cultural breaks in front of the works, provided by Julie Pelloile, certified sports coach.
Participants will be able to maintain their physical fitness while immersing themselves in the rich collections of the City of Paris museums.
These activities are accessible to everyone, from 14 years old (by reservation online on the Paris Museums website).
Center course
June 30, July 21, August 24 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Discovering the archaeological crypt of the island of the city, the Carnavalet museum, the Cognacq-Jay museum and the Victor Hugo House.
Starting point : In front of the archaeological crypt of the island of the city, 7 place Jean Paul II – 75004 Paris.
End of the visit: House of Victor Hugo, 6, place des Vosges
75004 Paris.
South route
June 29 and July 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Discovering the Liberation Museums, the Catacombs, the Zadkine Museum and the Bourdelle Museum.
Starting point : In front of the Liberation Museum, 4 avenue du colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy 75014 Paris.
End of the visit: Bourdelle museum, 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris.
The passage of the Olympic Flame, lit on April 16 in Olympia, will pass through the Petit Palais, the Carnavalet museum and the Victor Hugo house.
Throughout the event, “Art and sport” courses are offered within the collections, as well as thematic exhibitions, carte blanche to artists and numerous meetings and cultural events as part of the Olympiad. Cultural.
