Official Olympic Collectors Area — Paris 2024 — Hospitality House — Pin Trading!
Introduction
The Official Olympic Collectors Area Paris 2024 marks a historic moment for Olympic enthusiasts. For the first time in the Games’ history, passionate collectors — whether they’re devoted fans for a day or lifelong aficionados — have the privilege of gathering and exchanging at this unique venue.
Note: this is a detailed article that expands on my article: Olympic Hospitality House List for Paris Summer Games — Ultimate Guide to Paris 2024. If you are looking for a complete list of Hospitality Houses for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, then follow the above link.
Collectors of all kinds, including pin traders will once again have a dedicated spot in the Nations Park area close to Club France to gather, see exhibits, and ultimately trade pins to their hearts content — a continuation of the tradition of official areas that started in 1988 at the Calgary Olympic Winter Games and unofficial areas long before that.
Description
Located close to Club France, at the Parc de la Villette, the Folie des Merveilles de Villette MAKERZ serves as the collaborative and creative setting for the duration of the Olympic Games. Within this space, three key components come together:
- The Official Area of Olympic Collectors: Here, collectors can freely trade their Olympic treasures, including pins, mascots, torches, cards, and other memorabilia.
- The International Exhibition “24 Heritages Olympiques”: This exhibition showcases Olympic heritage from around the world, celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of the Games.
- Events Around the Collection and Collectors: Throughout the Games, various events and activities will engage collectors and fans, fostering a sense of community and shared passion.
Information on the Official Olympic Collectors Area at Paris 2024
- Dates: The area will be open from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
- Venue: Parc de la Villette, near Club France.
- Languages: Information will be available in both French and English on the official website 1.
- Collectibles: Visitors can explore and exchange Olympic-related items, pin trading, connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
Conclusion
The Official Olympic Collectors Area Paris 2024 represents a vibrant hub where Olympic history, passion, and camaraderie converge. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, this space invites you to celebrate the spirit of the Games through tangible artifacts and shared experiences.
About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang 2018, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Paris 2024 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanager.com.
So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:
- So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:
- Africa — Station Afrique
- Austria — Austria House
- Belgium — Lotto Belgium House
- Brazil — Casa Brasil
- Canada — Canada Olympic House — Maison olympique du Canada
- Chinese Taipei — Chinese Taipei Pavilion — Taiwan Pavilion
- Colombia — Colombia House — Casa Colombia
- Czech Republic — Czech House
- Denmark — Danish Pavilion
- France — Club France
- Germany — Deutsches Haus
- Great Britain — Team GB House
- Ireland — Team Ireland Supporters House
- India — India House
- International Olympic Collectors — Official Olympic Collectors Area Paris 2024
- Italy — Casa Italia
- Mexico — Casa Mexico
- Mongolia — Mongolian House — “GO MONGOLIA”
- Netherlands — TeamNL House (formerly Holland Heineken House)
- New Zealand — New Zealand House
- Omega — Omega House
- Poland — Maison Polonaise — Poland House
- Portugal — Casa de Portugal
- Pride House
- Serbia — Serbian House
- Slovakia — Slovak House — La Maison Slovaque
- Slovenia — Slovenia House
- South Korea — Korea House
- Sweden — Sweden Arena
- Switzerland — House of Switzerland
- United States — Team USA House
