Vélodrome d'hiver, Paris

Name: Vélodrome d'hiver
Address: 6 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris, 75015, France

#218 among attractions in Paris

Sport venue, Sport, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Vélodrome d'Hiver, colloquially Vel' d'Hiv', was an indoor bicycle racing cycle track and stadium on rue Nélaton, not far from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. As well as a cycling track, it was used for ice hockey, basketball, wrestling, boxing, roller-skating, circuses, bullfighting, spectaculars, and demonstrations. It was the first permanent indoor track in France and the name persisted for other indoor tracks built subsequently. ()

Local name: Vélodrome d'Hiver Coordinates: 48°51'12"N, 2°17'22"E

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6 boulevard de GrenelleVaugirard (Grenelle)Paris 75015 France

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Vélodrome d'hiver – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiffel Tower, Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Champ de Mars, Jardins du Trocadéro.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vélodrome d'hiver?

Nearby attractions include Pont de Bir-Hakeim, Paris (2 min walk), Cheminée du Front de Seine, Paris (7 min walk), Grenelle, Paris (7 min walk), Port de Suffren, Paris (7 min walk).

How to get to Vélodrome d'hiver by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vélodrome d'hiver:

Metro

Bir-Hakeim • Lines: 6 (1 min walk)
Dupleix • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Bus

Docteur Finlay • Lines: 42 (3 min walk)
Bir-Hakeim • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (6 min walk)
Avenue du Président Kennedy (11 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)
Beaugrenelle • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)

Tram

Pont du Garigliano • Lines: T3a (35 min walk)