The Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium also known as the Olympic Nautical Stadium D'île-De-France is a regatta venue for rowing and canoeing, situated in Vaires-sur-Marne, Île-de-France and in the proximity of the Marne River.[2]
| Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium | |
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_-_2024-07-28_-_15.jpg) Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics | |
  Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium | |
| Location | Vaires-sur-Marne, France |
| Coordinates | 48°51′49″N 2°37′26″E / 48.8636°N 2.6240°E |
| Designation | Auer Weber |
| Built | 2016–2019 |
| Max. length | 150, 300 and 2,200 m courses[1] |
| Surface area | 370 acres (150 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 39 metres (128 ft) |
History
editThe venue is known for hosting various aquatic events since the 20th century. Several of them have been the 1995 edition of the World Rowing Cup, the 2023 World Rowing Under 19 Championships and the 1991 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. The venue was renovated between 2016 and 2019 in order to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3]
Architecture and fittings
editThe venue's complex was designed by architects Auer+Weber+Assoziierte and stretches beyond the three main elements of the Vaires Torcy leisure base: the Vaires-Sur-Marne lake, the water stadium and the village area. The sports center spans upon a total of 4,400 meters. It mainly features the white water stadium with courses of 300 and 150 meters each. Additionally, it houses a 2,200 meter rowing and sprint canoe kayak course with a finishing tower. Other facilities within the complex include a sports medicine center, weight training center administrative spaces, media center, as training and accommodation facilities. The stadium of the venue has a total of 24,000 seats, of which 14,000 are standard seats and 10,000 are standing along the course seats.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Margot de Sortiraparis (June 18, 2024). "The Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium (77), Olympic venue for open-water events". sortiraparis.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Olympic Nautical Stadium of Ile-de-France". prepare.paris2024.org. Olympic Games. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Paris 2024 venue to host World Rowing Under-19 Championships". 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "Venues/Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium". olympics.com. Olympic Games. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Vaires-Sur-Marne Olympic Nautical Stadium / Auer Weber". archdaily.com. ArchDaily. Retrieved August 19, 2024.