From the Olympic village to the Grand Palais: Paris ready for the Paralympics

Paris, 20 August. (askanews) - From the Olympic village to the Grand Palais, everything is ready in Paris for the Paralympics, which take place from 28 August to 8 September. The Olympic village, 100% accessible, will host a total of 9.000 people, including 4.400 athletes. The fencing competitions will take place at the Gran Palais while the archery competitions will be held at Les Invalides. For security, over 25 thousand agents will be deployed, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.