In the city of fine wine and high dining, the alcohol runs dry inside Olympics venues as French laws force spectators to settle for €8 ($13.26) non-alcoholic beers.
Only arrivals lucky enough to enjoy VIP hospitality at Paris 2024 can enjoy booze under restrictions limiting alcohol sales at stadiums unless they accompany a meal.
You won’t be able to drink a beer at stadiums in France, unless it’s non-alcoholic.Credit: Getty Images
Organisers say they “did not ask for an exemption or special dispensation” to ensure those in the cheaper seats could also enjoy a drink.
“Special dispensation,” a spokesman said, “would need a legislative change for an event the size of the Games.”
“The law allows for an exemption from the ban on the sale of alcohol for 10 events per organiser per year per municipality and Paris 2024 will host more than 700 sessions over 15 days of competition,” the organisers added.
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