Accor Arena
Accor Arena is a multi-purpose stadium, arena, and concert hall located in the Quartier de Bercy. The venue was designed by Pierre Parat, Michel Andrault, and Aydin Guvan and opened in 1984. It has a capacity of 19,400 and is one of the 43 most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The arena is 3 km from Paris and 12 km from Paris-Orly Airport. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 1 °C or 2 °C. For those visiting in the spring, April has daily highs of 14 °C and lows of 5 °C. April, July, and August have the fewest rainy days, with about 9 days of rain per month. October is the wettest month, with 67 mm of rain over about 13 days. The venue is located near several sites, including Opéra Bastille at 1.6 km, Place de la Bastille at 1.7 km, Bastille at 1.8 km, the Grand Mosque of Paris at 1.8 km, and Place des Vosges at 2.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 45 | 51 | 51 | 64 | 55 | 60 | 52 | 48 | 67 | 53 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
