How to Escape the Olympics in Paris This Summer

Even if you’re visiting for the Games, you may want to take a cultural break like a local.

Fifteen million visitors are expected to descend on Paris this summer for the Olympic Games.Reporting from Paris

May 29, 2024, 4:54 a.m. ET

Construction chaos, price hikes and now mandatory QR codes to walk some city streets: As the Olympics loom in Paris, many locals are already looking to escape the Games, and come July, will head to quieter parts of France.

The Olympic and Paralympic mascots might be another thing to escape this summer.It’s likely that some of the 15 million visitors expected to roll into town might also want a break from the cheering crowds. Luckily, the greater Paris area and nearby…