Yves du Manoir Stadium

Welcome, sports enthusiasts and historians, to the hallowed grounds of the Eev doo Man-wahr Olympic Stadium. We are standing in the city of Colombes, situated just outside of Paris in the Île de France region. …

We are now standing near what was once the main athletic track. Close your eyes and imagine the crunch of cinder beneath spiked shoes, the roar of a sixty thousand strong crowd, and the sharp crack of the starter's pistol. …

We now stand in the center of the main stadium footprint. Fourteen years after the Olympics, this venue hosted its second monumental global event: the nineteen thirty eight FIFA World Cup. …

As we walk along the perimeter, let us address the name of the stadium itself. It was originally known simply as the Olympic Stadium of Colombes. …

We now approach the modern, vibrant facilities constructed for the twenty twenty four Summer Olympics. Exactly one hundred years after it served as the heart of the nineteen twenty four games, the Yves du Manoir stadium was…

As we examine the surrounding structures, it is fascinating to see how the architects managed to blend the necessary modern facilities with the historic sanctity of the site. The challenge of Paris twenty twenty four was to…

We conclude our walk in the quiet, landscaped areas near the perimeter of the complex. Here, away from the intense focus of the pitches, the noise of the city of Colombes filters through the trees. …

We have stepped back outside the gates of the Eev doo Man-wahr Olympic Stadium. Turn and take one final look at the complex. …