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The '''Dôme de Paris''' (originally the '''Palais des Sports''') is an [[indoor arena]] located in the [[15th arrondissement of Paris|15th arrondissement]] of [[Paris]], [[France]]. The closest métro station is [[Porte de Versailles (Paris Métro)|Porte de Versailles]].
The '''Dôme de Paris''' (originally the '''Palais des Sports''') is an [[indoor arena]] located in the [[15th arrondissement of Paris|15th arrondissement]] of [[Paris]], [[France]]. The closest metro station is [[Porte de Versailles (Paris Métro)|Porte de Versailles]].


==Background==
==Background==
The venue was built in 1959 to replace the old [[Vélodrome d'hiver|Vel’ d’Hiv]] at the Porte de Versailles. With a capacity of 4,600 seats, it was the largest venue in Paris. The architects and engineers created a dome with the lightest structure ever designed in the world{{clarify|date=December 2020}} made of 1,100 aluminium panels.
The venue was built in 1959 to replace the old [[Vélodrome d'hiver|Vel’ d’Hiv']] at the Porte de Versailles. With a capacity of 4,600 seats, it was the largest venue in Paris. The architects and engineers created a dome with the largest light alloy dome ever designed in the world made of 1,100 aluminum panels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dôme de Paris-Palais des Sports |url=http://www.ledomedeparis.com/en/dome-de-paris |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=www.ledomedeparis.com |language=fr}}</ref>


Since its first season, it has presented shows and concerts, such as [[The Beatles]], [[The Rolling Stones]], [[Grateful Dead]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Genesis]], [[Josephine Baker]], [[U2]], [[Liza Minnelli]], [[Diana Ross]], [[Dalida]], [[Johnny Hallyday]], [[Sylvie Vartan]], the [[Harlem Globetrotters]], and [[Holiday on Ice]] in addition to events such as boxing matches. It is notable as being the venue where the original 1980 French production of [[Les Misérables (musical)|''Les Miserables'']] premiered.
Since its first season, it has presented shows and concerts, such as [[The Beatles]], [[The Rolling Stones]], [[Grateful Dead]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], [[Josephine Baker]], [[U2]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Liza Minnelli]], [[Diana Ross]], [[Dalida]], [[Johnny Hallyday]], [[Sylvie Vartan]], the [[Harlem Globetrotters]], [[Holiday on Ice]], and [[Little Mix]] in addition to events such as boxing matches. It is notable as being the venue where the original 1980 French production of [[Les Misérables (musical)|''Les Misérables'']] premiered. Genesis recorded a series of shows at the venue in 1977 which can be heard on the live album ''[[Seconds Out]]''.


Over the years, people from all over the world have come to the Dôme de Paris to see music hall and sports legends, dancers, ice skaters, circus shows, musical shows (''[[Les Dix Commandements (musical)|Les Dix Commandements]]'', ''[[Le Roi Soleil (musical)|Le Roi Soleil]]'') and other shows such as ones directed by [[Robert Hossein]], a pioneer in big French shows.
Over the years, people from all over the world have come to the Dôme de Paris to see music hall and sports legends, dancers, ice skaters, circus shows, musical shows (''[[Les Dix Commandements (musical)|Les Dix Commandements]]'', ''[[Le Roi Soleil (musical)|Le Roi Soleil]]'') and other shows such as ones directed by [[Robert Hossein]], a pioneer in big French shows.


==See also==
The Dôme de Paris will host the weightlifting competition during the [[2024 Summer Olympics]].
* [[List of indoor arenas in France]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:48, 12 October 2024

Dôme de Paris
Venue façade in 2023
Map
Full nameDôme de Paris—Palais des Sports
Former namesPalais des Sports (1960-2015)
Address34 Boulevard Victor
75015 Paris, France
Location15th arrondissement
Coordinates48°49′57″N 2°17′10″E / 48.83250°N 2.28611°E / 48.83250; 2.28611
OwnerSociété d'exploitation du palais des sports
Capacity4,600
Construction
Broke ground1959
Opened1960
Renovated1975, 2002
Architect
General contractorEiffel
Website
Venue Website

The Dôme de Paris (originally the Palais des Sports) is an indoor arena located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France. The closest metro station is Porte de Versailles.

Background

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The venue was built in 1959 to replace the old Vel’ d’Hiv' at the Porte de Versailles. With a capacity of 4,600 seats, it was the largest venue in Paris. The architects and engineers created a dome with the largest light alloy dome ever designed in the world made of 1,100 aluminum panels.[1]

Since its first season, it has presented shows and concerts, such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Josephine Baker, U2, Queen, Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, Dalida, Johnny Hallyday, Sylvie Vartan, the Harlem Globetrotters, Holiday on Ice, and Little Mix in addition to events such as boxing matches. It is notable as being the venue where the original 1980 French production of Les Misérables premiered. Genesis recorded a series of shows at the venue in 1977 which can be heard on the live album Seconds Out.

Over the years, people from all over the world have come to the Dôme de Paris to see music hall and sports legends, dancers, ice skaters, circus shows, musical shows (Les Dix Commandements, Le Roi Soleil) and other shows such as ones directed by Robert Hossein, a pioneer in big French shows.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dôme de Paris-Palais des Sports". www.ledomedeparis.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-22.
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