Located in the heart of Paris, a stone's throw from the Champs Élysées and Place de la Concorde, the EDF Pavilion opened its doors on Friday July 12. Open to the public, it showcases the Group's commitment to the Games.
Find immersive and playful experiences in a space of nearly 1,000m², as well as the innovations developed by the EDF Group to help make the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games more sober and more responsible)
An immersive space
Immersed in the dark and surrounded by hundreds of pictograms representing sports, you embark on a tale of “energy that renews itself”. A real “sound & light” show.
Then, with headphones on, you can settle down in front of a 180° screen to watch a film featuring 6 Team EDF athletes (in French). A spellbinding cinematic experience.
The record hallway
Do you know what the distance of 6.14 meters represents? It's the Paralympic long jump world record achieved by Team EDF athlete Marie-Amélie Le Fur at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
The impressive reality of this distance can only be grasped by walking down this lane.
Sound showers
Before entering the pool, be sure to shower! Four athletes from Team EDF shared – if you get close to the showerhead – the connections between EDF and sport...
The playground
Dive into the heart of the Pavilion's central room and discover the pool as you've never seen it before. An immersive experience! Giant buoys and XXL goggles are on the menu, as are a host of other activities.
... And much, much more!
The EDF Pavilion is packed with other activities, events and exhibitions to discover.
In the Zen zone, you'll discover a reconstructed dojo in which a short film lets you enjoy a moment of calm.
The Innovation area presents the various structures and projects developed by EDF and its subsidiaries with the aim of meeting the challenge of making the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games more sober and more responsible.
Experience a wheelchair race as if you were there, thanks to virtual reality. It's an excellent way to get a feel for the effort involved in such physical activity.
The Athlete Cubes allow you to find out more about the accessories and training facilities of Team EDF athletes. A fun activity for young and old alike.
Photo credits : ©Julien Philippy