Iconic Sites In France Hosting Paris Olympics 2024 Events

The most famous of the Paris landmarks, the Eiffel Tower, will welcome beach volleyball.

The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with events taking place at iconic locations.

AFP looks at five sites set to wow ticket-holders -- and a global TV audience of billions -- during the 17-day extravaganza starting on July 26:

Eiffel Tower