Map of the Accor Arena (Bercy): where to sit
The Accor Arena, in the Bercy district of Paris, is one of the main indoor venues in France. It hosts concerts as well as shows and sporting events, and its layout can be reconfigured according to the event. This page explains how to read your plan to choose where to sit: what the pit, the pit and the different levels of stands cover, and how to decide between proximity to the stage and overall view. The exact setup always depends on the show.
A room that changes depending on the event
The Accor Arena is a modular covered venue. For a concert, part of the floor can be converted into a standing pit and/or seated pit facing the stage, while the stands surround the space on several levels. For other shows or sports, the same central surface accommodates a track, field or central stage, and the plan changes accordingly. Before choosing your place, identify the configuration chosen for your date.
The large areas of the enclosure
- The pit: the space closest to the stage during a concert, generally standing and without seat numbering.
- The seated parterre: seats installed on the floor, on the reconfigurable part, when the production provides seats in front of the stage.
- The “T0” low stands “T1”: the first level of seats surrounding the ground, often a good compromise between proximity and comfort.
- The high stands: the upper levels, more overhanging, which offer a wide but more distant overview.
Placement marks (depending on configuration)
| Area | Position | You are rather there… | To be checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front pit/bed | On the ground, near the stage | At the heart of the atmosphere, very close to the artists | Whether the area is standing or sitting depending on production |
| Rear lawn | On the ground, behind the stage | Still close, with a little more perspective | The presence of a control room or elements that may obstruct the view |
| Low stands | First level, slightly overhanging | Well placed to see the stage and the room | The orientation of the block relative to the scene |
| High stands | Higher levels | In overview, further from the stage | Height and angle, especially on the sides |
| Side blocks | On the sides of the stage | From the side, sometimes close but at an angle | The risk of a closed angle depending on the setting of the show |
Indicative table: the exact name of the zones, their opening for sale and the numbering vary for each show. Refer to the official plan for your date.
Pit or stands at Bercy?
The pit offers the closest proximity and most intense atmosphere, but it is a standing area where the view depends on your placement in the crowd and your height. The stands, conversely, guarantee a seat and a generally unobstructed view of the entire stage, at the cost of a greater distance in the upper levels. The right choice depends on what you are looking for: the energy of the concert in the front row, or the comfort and readability of an overview.
Read the block numbering
In the stands, the places are organized into blocks, themselves divided into rows and seats. The lower the row number, the closer to the front of the block you are, but this does not necessarily mean closer to the stage: a very forward side block may remain far away or at an angle. Read the orientation of the block on the plan first, then the row. For a concert, a low tiered central block often combines good distance and an unobstructed view.