The comprehensive guide to Accor Arena Paris (formerly Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy) — the largest arena in France with 20,300 seats. Tickets, getting there, restaurants, and tips for Israelis.
Accor Arena (formerly Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy) is the largest indoor arena in Paris, with a capacity of 20,300 people for concerts. If you're planning to attend a show in Paris, or a sports event like handball, basketball, ice hockey, or UFC — this comprehensive guide will prepare you for the full experience.
Accor Arena is part of the Bercy district — a neighborhood that underwent a spectacular urban transformation. There used to be wine wharves here; today you'll find a beautiful park, Bercy Village, and one of the best entertainment centers in Paris.
Access to Accor Arena is very good by public transport, with several main options:
Line 14 (automatic, driverless) to Cour Saint-Émilion station — a 5-minute walk. The fastest line, from central Paris (Gare de Lyon) only 3 minutes.
Line 6 to Bercy station — right next to it, departs from Denfert-Rochereau, Nation, Étoile.
Both lines are convenient — choose based on the point you're departing from.
RER D to Gare de Lyon station and from there 5 minutes on foot, or metro line 14 for one minute. Very convenient if you're arriving from CDG (Charles de Gaulle Airport) — RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, continuing on RER D.
Accor Arena is divided into several main zones:
A flat floor with seats for sports events, standing for concerts. Closest to the stage, the most intense experience. For concerts — standing, so arrive early for the front rows.
The lower tier around the floor — seats with a good view. Blocks facing the stage are recommended for the best experience. Blocks 1–8 are usually facing the stage for concerts.
The top tier — a panoramic view, a lower price. At the old Accor Arena (1984) the top tier is relatively steep, which gives a good view. Great for sports events.
Recommendation for Israelis: For a medium to large concert — Tribune Basse (Lower Tier) facing the stage for the best experience. For sports events (handball, basketball) — Tribune Haute for a full view of the whole court.
Important to know: Accor Arena and Parc des Princes are two completely different places!
PSG sometimes use Accor Arena for huge events (rallies, fan gatherings), but the matches themselves are always at Parc des Princes.
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One of the big advantages of the Bercy location is Bercy Village — just a 5-minute walk from the arena.
A unique complex in old wine storage houses (Chais de Bercy). About 30 restaurants and cafés, shops, and an authentic Parisian atmosphere. Open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect before and after an event.
Tip: In Paris, hotels in the Marais (12 minutes) or in Bastille (15 minutes) give excellent access both to events and to the city itself.
Both arenas are internationally among the best in Europe. The O2 is bigger (20,000 vs. 20,300 but with a bigger floor) and has a wider commercial complex. Accor Arena is older (1984) but with good acoustics and Paris's unique atmosphere. Both host big names. Check out the O2 Arena London guide for comparison.
The most convenient way is metro line 14 (the automatic one) to Cour Saint-Émilion station — a 5-minute walk to the arena. From Châtelet (central Paris) — an 8-minute ride. Alternative: metro line 6 to Bercy station — right next to it. From CDG Airport: RER B to Châtelet, continuing with line 14 — about 50 minutes total.
For concerts: Floor (standing) for the most intense experience, or Tribune Basse blocks facing the stage for comfort with an excellent view. For sports events (handball, basketball, hockey): Tribune Haute (upper) for a full view. Avoid seating behind the stage at concerts — the viewing angle is poor.
Just a 5-minute walk away is Bercy Village — a restaurant complex in old wine houses, with about 30 restaurants and cafés. Open late, a great atmosphere. Inside the arena — stalls with fast food and wine (yes, wine — this is Paris!). Gare de Lyon, a 10-minute walk, offers many more options.
Not really — the distance between Bercy and the Eiffel Tower is about 8 km, about 25–30 minutes by public transport (metro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim). But Paris is relatively small — you can visit both within a single day. Eiffel Tower — morning, Accor Arena — evening.
Two completely different places: Parc des Princes is PSG's football stadium (48,712 seats, in the 16th arrondissement), while Accor Arena is an indoor arena for concerts and indoor sports events (boxing, basketball, handball). Distance between them: about 15 minutes by train. PSG tickets are sold through the club's site — at TikTik you'll find guaranteed tickets for PSG matches.
