Fencing 101: Competition venue for Paris Olympics
Fencers will face off at the Olympics from July 27 to August 4.
Where is fencing being held at the Paris Olympics?
Fencing will take place at the Grand Palais, in the heart of Paris. Opened in 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, the iconic venue boasts a glass roof and nave, created out of 6,000 tons of steel.
The Grand Palais also hosted the 2010 World Fencing Championships. The venue has undergone a restoration project ahead of the Olympics and will also host taekwondo events.
How big is the stadium?
The Grand Palais will have a capacity of 8,000 during the Olympic Games.
How much will tickets cost?
Tickets for fencing at the Olympics range from 24 to 290 Euros (approximately $26 to $316 USD) at face value.
