{"id":77011,"date":"2026-03-27T03:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/guides\/accor-arena-paris\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:35:38","slug":"accor-arena-paris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/guides\/accor-arena-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Accor Arena Paris guide \u2014 concerts, tickets and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Accor Arena (formerly Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy) is the largest indoor arena in Paris, with a capacity of 20,300 people for concerts.<\/strong> If you're planning to attend a show in Paris, or a sports event like handball, basketball, ice hockey, or UFC \u2014 this comprehensive guide will prepare you for the full experience.<\/p>\n<h1>Basic Facts \u2014 Accor Arena by the Numbers<\/h1>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 20,300 (concerts), 18,500 (basketball), 15,000 (ice)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Names:<\/strong> Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (POPB, until 2015) \u2192 AccorHotels Arena (2015\u20132021) \u2192 Accor Arena (2021\u2013today)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opened:<\/strong> 1984<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 8 Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris (the 12th arrondissement \u2014 Bercy)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership:<\/strong> The City of Paris<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legendary shows there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/bands\/%d7%9e%d7%93%d7%95%d7%a0%d7%94-%d7%94%d7%95%d7%a4%d7%a2%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%95%d7%9b%d7%a8%d7%98%d7%99%d7%a1%d7%99%d7%9d\/\">Madonna<\/a>, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, AC\/DC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Accor Arena is part of the Bercy district \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you get to Accor Arena?<\/h2>\n<p>Access to Accor Arena is very good by public transport, with several main options:<\/p>\n<h3>Metro \u2014 the most convenient way<\/h3>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<p><strong>Line 14 (automatic, driverless) to Cour Saint-\u00c9milion station<\/strong> \u2014 a 5-minute walk. The fastest line, from central Paris (Gare de Lyon) only 3 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line 6 to Bercy station<\/strong> \u2014 right next to it, departs from Denfert-Rochereau, Nation, \u00c9toile.<\/p>\n<p>Both lines are convenient \u2014 choose based on the point you're departing from.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>RER<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RER D to Gare de Lyon station<\/strong> 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) \u2014 RER B to Ch\u00e2telet-Les Halles, continuing on RER D.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you get there from central Paris?<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>From Ch\u00e2telet\/Les Halles \u2014 metro line 14 direct to Bercy: 8 minutes<\/li>\n<li>From Gare de Lyon \u2014 a 10-minute walk, or metro line 14 for one minute<\/li>\n<li>From Montparnasse \u2014 metro line 6 to Bercy: 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>From the Eiffel Tower (Trocad\u00e9ro) \u2014 metro line 6 to Bercy: 25 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Travel Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Navigo pass or a Carnet<\/strong> (10 tickets) \u2014 economical for a visit of several days<\/li>\n<li>A day pass (Pass Navigo Jour) \u2014 \u00a315 for the whole Paris transport network<\/li>\n<li>The RATP app \u2014 real-time schedules and routes<\/li>\n<li>After a show, the metro is crowded \u2014 wait 20\u201330 minutes at a bar in Bercy Village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Seating Map \u2014 Where to Sit?<\/h2>\n<p>Accor Arena is divided into several main zones:<\/p>\n<h3>Floor \u2014 Platform<\/h3>\n<p>A flat floor with seats for sports events, standing for concerts. Closest to the stage, the most intense experience. For concerts \u2014 standing, so arrive early for the front rows.<\/p>\n<h3>Tribune Basse (Lower Tier)<\/h3>\n<p>The lower tier around the floor \u2014 seats with a good view. Blocks facing the stage are recommended for the best experience. Blocks 1\u20138 are usually facing the stage for concerts.<\/p>\n<h3>Tribune Haute (Upper Tier)<\/h3>\n<p>The top tier \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<p><strong>Recommendation for Israelis:<\/strong> For a medium to large concert \u2014 Tribune Basse (Lower Tier) facing the stage for the best experience. For sports events (handball, basketball) \u2014 Tribune Haute for a full view of the whole court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Connection to PSG \u2014 the Difference Between Accor Arena and Parc des Princes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<p><strong>Important to know:<\/strong> Accor Arena and Parc des Princes are two completely different places!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parc des Princes<\/strong> \u2014 PSG's football stadium, in the 16th arrondissement (west Paris), capacity 48,712. About 15 minutes away by train.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accor Arena (Bercy)<\/strong> \u2014 an arena for concerts and indoor sports events, not a football stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PSG sometimes use Accor Arena for huge events (rallies, fan gatherings), but the matches themselves are always at Parc des Princes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for tickets to <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%96-%d7%a1%d7%9f-%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%9e%d7%9f\/\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a>matches? At TikTik you'll find <strong>guaranteed tickets<\/strong> for Paris. See also <a href=\"\/en\/sport-news\/\">our sports news<\/a> our news for updates from Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Food and Restaurants Near Accor Arena<\/h2>\n<p>One of the big advantages of the Bercy location is <strong>Bercy Village<\/strong> \u2014 just a 5-minute walk from the arena.<\/p>\n<h3>Bercy Village<\/h3>\n<p>A unique complex in old wine storage houses (Chais de Bercy). About 30 restaurants and caf\u00e9s, shops, and an authentic Parisian atmosphere. Open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect before and after an event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Le Louch\u00e9bem<\/strong> \u2014 classic Parisian meat dishes, \u00a320\u2013\u00a335<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nosso<\/strong> \u2014 a Brazilian restaurant, an interesting atmosphere<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cosi Fan Tutte<\/strong> \u2014 Italian pizza, reasonably priced<\/li>\n<li><strong>L'Atelier de la Truffe<\/strong> \u2014 a truffle specialty, for food lovers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indiana Caf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 American\/Mexican, family-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Around the Arena<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Parc de Bercy \u2014 a beautiful garden park along the Seine, great for a picnic before an event<\/li>\n<li>Gare de Lyon (10-minute walk) \u2014 many restaurants and fast food<\/li>\n<li>Rue de la Roquette \/ Rue de Lappe (Bastille, 15 minutes) \u2014 Parisian eateries and caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Major Events at Accor Arena 2025\u20132026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>International shows \u2014 check Ticketmaster France for the full list<\/li>\n<li>Paris Handball (Champions League) \u2014 usually November\u2013March<\/li>\n<li>Paris Basketball \u2014 Jeep Elite (the French league)<\/li>\n<li>UFC Paris \u2014 varies<\/li>\n<li>Ice shows and a host of family events<\/li>\n<li>Roland Garros (nearby, 30 minutes by train)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Tips for Israelis in Paris and at Accor Arena<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>France isn't English-speaking<\/strong> \u2014 the French appreciate a small effort in French. &quot;Bonjour&quot;, &quot;Merci&quot;, &quot;Excusez-moi&quot; will open doors. The staff at the arena speak English, but in the neighborhood \u2014 French<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security checks<\/strong> \u2014 stricter than in Israel. Prohibited: umbrellas, glass bottles, professional cameras. Allowed: empty plastic bottles, candy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment<\/strong> \u2014 in Paris, credit cards and cash are accepted. Not cashless like Wembley. Contactless works<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine and Beer<\/strong> \u2014 yes, in France people drink wine even at concerts. A glass of wine \u00a38\u2013\u00a312 inside the arena<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking<\/strong> \u2014 prohibited inside the arena, allowed in designated areas outside<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kosher food:<\/strong> There's no kosher food inside the arena. In Paris there are kosher restaurants in the Marais district (20 minutes by train)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Bercy is a safe neighborhood. Watch your wallet against pickpockets at crowded metro stations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Hotels Near Accor Arena and Bercy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Novotel Paris Bercy:<\/strong> 4 stars, a 3-minute walk from the arena, \u00a3120\u2013\u00a3200<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mercure Paris Bercy Biblioth\u00e8que:<\/strong> 4 stars, quiet and central, \u00a3100\u2013\u00a3180<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ibis Paris Bercy Village:<\/strong> Budget-friendly and reliable, \u00a370\u2013\u00a3120<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pullman Paris Centre Bercy:<\/strong> Premium, \u00a3180\u2013\u00a3300, a pool<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gare de Lyon \/ Bastille:<\/strong> nearby, a wide range of options for every budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> In Paris, hotels in the Marais (12 minutes) or in Bastille (15 minutes) give excellent access both to events and to the city itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Accor Arena vs. O2 London \u2014 What's the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a href=\"\/en\/guides\/o2-arena-london\/\">the O2 Arena London guide<\/a> for comparison.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Accor Arena Paris<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>How do you get to Accor Arena from central Paris?<\/h3>\n<p>The most convenient way is <strong>metro line 14<\/strong> (the automatic one) to <strong>Cour Saint-\u00c9milion<\/strong> station \u2014 a 5-minute walk to the arena. From Ch\u00e2telet (central Paris) \u2014 an 8-minute ride. Alternative: <strong>metro line 6<\/strong> to Bercy station \u2014 right next to it. From CDG Airport: RER B to Ch\u00e2telet, continuing with line 14 \u2014 about 50 minutes total.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>What are the best seats at Accor Arena?<\/h3>\n<p>For concerts: <strong>Floor (standing)<\/strong> for the most intense experience, or <strong>Tribune Basse blocks facing the stage<\/strong> 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 \u2014 the viewing angle is poor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Which restaurants are near Accor Arena?<\/h3>\n<p>Just a 5-minute walk away is <strong>Bercy Village<\/strong> \u2014 a restaurant complex in old wine houses, with about 30 restaurants and caf\u00e9s. Open late, a great atmosphere. Inside the arena \u2014 stalls with fast food and wine (yes, wine \u2014 this is Paris!). Gare de Lyon, a 10-minute walk, offers many more options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Is Accor Arena close to the Eiffel Tower?<\/h3>\n<p>Not really \u2014 the distance between Bercy and the Eiffel Tower is about 8 km, about 25\u201330 minutes by public transport (metro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim). But Paris is relatively small \u2014 you can visit both within a single day. Eiffel Tower \u2014 morning, Accor Arena \u2014 evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>What's the difference between Accor Arena and Parc des Princes?<\/h3>\n<p>Two completely different places: <strong>Parc des Princes<\/strong> is PSG's football stadium (48,712 seats, in the 16th arrondissement), while <strong>Accor Arena<\/strong> 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 \u2014 at <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%96-%d7%a1%d7%9f-%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%9e%d7%9f\/\">TikTik<\/a> you'll find guaranteed tickets for PSG matches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The comprehensive guide to Accor Arena Paris (formerly Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy) \u2014 the largest arena in France with 20,300 seats. 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