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

This year, the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France will depart from the Yvelines, specifically from the town of Thoiry. You’ll be able to watch the start for free, with a host of free activities on the program, on July 26, 2026.

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Program change on the eve of the Tour de France 2026 finale. The start of the last stage, scheduled for this Sunday, July 26, has been heavily revised due to the massive wildfire mobilizing authorities in Gironde. The route has been shortened to 89 km, with a start no longer from Thoiry but directly on the Champs-Élysées at 5:50 p.m. [Read more]

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.

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: route and timings for the final stage from Yvelines to Paris
The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France kicks off in Thoiry, in the Yvelines, and finishes on the Champs-Élysées after passing through Versailles, the Hauts-de-Seine, and three climbs of the Butte Montmartre. Here is the route and the passage times. [Read more]