“Reflecting the Games” course

“The active design circuit from Bordeaux Métropole”
Adapt, discover, create your own sporting journey!

To bring the 2024 Paris Olympics to life in our local area, Bordeaux Métropole wished to celebrate this event by offering an innovative and impactful solution: active design!

But what is active design?

Most people know the concept, even if they don’t know what it’s called.

Active design comes from North America and involves designing public space to encourage physical or sporting activity, in an open, spontaneous way, and above all, for everyone!

Bordeaux Métropole wanted to take this concept further, creating an artistic connection with the Olympic Games and the city of Bordeaux’s heritage. This urban circuit has been named “Reflecting the Games”. Our goal was to reach everyone in the local area from 24 July to 12 September: city residents, supporters and tourists.

And where can we enjoy it?

It was a natural choice to place Bordeaux Métropole’s active design circuit on the Bordeaux quayside, from the Maison Ecocitoyenne to the Placette de Munich, including the Miroir d’Eau. It’s both a place where many athletes meet and spend time together (joggers, cyclists, skaters, rollerbladers, etc.) and a unmissable spot for international tourists and supporters. Our objective is to immerse all these groups in the atmosphere of the Olympics by reappropriating the space on the quays.

When can I come to discover it?

The very essence of active design resides in its open use. All activities are available to as many people as possible, whether autonomously or under supervision, with no restrictions around signing up, physical condition, gender or time window. The space will be fully accessible from 24 July. This is when the Olympic Games begin in our region, with a first match of men’s football at the Bordeaux Stadium that same day.

Are special events planned?

Yes! To further encourage people to participate and discover sport, Bordeaux Métropole has created a programme of events and initiations over 12 days between 24 July and 11 August. Below, you will find the entire programme, including the times and the sports on offer.

	10am to 1pm		4pm to 7pm
Mer. 24 Juil.	Basket	Baskin/ Basket fauteuil	Basket	Baskin/ Basket fauteuil
Jeu. 25 Juil.	Foot	Cécifoot/ Goalball	Foot	Cécifoot/ Goalball
Sam. 27 Juil.	Boccia	Disc Golf	Boccia	Disc Golf
Dim. 28 Juil.	Volleyball	Volley Assis	VolleyBall	Volley Assis
Mar. 30 Juil.	Tennis de table	Badminton/ Bad fauteuil	Tennis de table	Badminton / Bad fauteuil
Mer. 31 Juil.	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser
Ven. 2 août.	Basket	Baskin/ Basket fauteuil	Basket	Baskin/ basket fauteuil
Sam. 3 août.	Foot	Cécifoot/ Goalball	Foot	Cécifoot/ Goalball
Dim. 4 août.	Boccia	Disc Golf	Boccia	Disc Golf
Mer. 7 août.	Volleyball	Volley Assis	Volleyball	Volley Assis
Sam. 10 août.	Tennis de table	Badminton/ Bad fauteuil	Tennis de table	Badminton/ Bad fauteuil
Dim. 11 août.	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser	Biathlon & Tir Laser

Do I have to sign up to attend the events?

No! The events and demonstrations are free to access. Bordeaux Métropole has intentionally chosen relatively long time windows (10 am – 1 pm / 4 pm – 7 pm), mixing weekdays and weekends, so that as many people as possible can attend. They will be led by sporting professionals.

Are the events suitable for kids or people with disabilities?

Yes! Bordeaux Métropole’s aim is above all to offer an inclusive project for all. With this in mind, most events on offer are suitable for people with disabilities or reduced mobility, from 7 years and up. We wanted not only to offer everyone the chance to practice various sports, but also to change visitors’ perspectives towards the Paralympics, which will take place from 28 August to 8 September. For this reason, most sports are offered in the “parasport” version as well. What a great way to learn more about sport for all, in a welcoming and friendly environment!