Tour de France 2026: free activities and outdoor cinema for the final stage in Thoiry

Watching the start of the final stage of the Tour de France remains an event in its own right! This year, the kick-off takes place from the Yvelines, in Thoiry, on July 26, 2026. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or simply curious, it’s a moment not to miss if you live nearby! A day packed with free activities from early morning, followed by the live broadcast on a giant screen and the presentation of the riders.

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At 4:15 p.m., it's the start gun! The Tour de France riders will enjoy a scenic opening stretch through the heart of the Yvelines before heading for Paris. Giant screens will let you watch the action live as it’s broadcast on TV, as if you were in the peloton.

Before the start, don’t miss the advertising caravan, if you want to grab a keepsake from a past Tour de France in your town! Dozens of vehicles and floats will parade along the route from 1:50 p.m., ahead of the riders, who will be introduced starting at 3:00 p.m.

If you're up for morning activities, you can also close the day with a concert followed by an outdoor cinema screening of the film "Donne-moi des ailes", presented by the department. Meet at Rue du Pavillon de Montreuil, near the Château de Thoiry to experience the tour's final day!

The program

• From late morning onward: activities
• At 1:50 PM: Start of the publicity caravan
• From 3:00 PM: Presentation of the 23 teams
• 4:15 PM: Start of the 21st and final stage (live on a big screen)
• End of the day: activities and a concert followed by a Yvelines Ciné screening sponsored by the Department. Film: "Give Me Wings"

Tour de France 2026: the final stage in the Yvelines, starting from Thoiry (78)
The 2026 Tour de France promises a spectacular finale with its 21st stage, which will start in Thoiry (Yvelines) on Sunday, July 26, 2026, and head for the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The program includes 130 kilometers and three passes through the legendary Rue Lepic in Montmartre, a formula that is already thrilling cycling enthusiasts. [Read more]