Tour Auto 2026: Over 230 classic cars on display beneath the Grand Palais’s glass roof

Before hitting France’s most scenic roads, the Tour Auto 2026 stops in Paris to showcase its legendary cars. On 3 and 4 May 2026, more than 230 classic cars will gather under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, in a setting worthy of these exceptional bodies. A smooth, well-oiled prelude before the historic race kicks off.

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For those discovering the event, the Tour Auto is the heir to the Tour de France Automobile. Each year, this rally brings together iconic vintage models on a route that blends automotive heritage, passion, and performance. In 2026, the crews will set off from Paris to Biarritz, from May 4 to 9, for five days of racing across France.

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Set against the majestic Grand Palais, the adventure gets under way. Lined up beneath the nave, the cars reveal their lines, their curves, and their character, in an atmosphere that already feels like a departure. Thanks to the Early Access Pass, some visitors will even enjoy exclusive entry before the public opens, a chance to admire the vehicles without having to elbow their way in.

Under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, the show starts long before the departure. Even before the roar of the engines, this collection car exhibition offers enthusiasts an intimate, one-on-one encounter with exceptional models, on the cusp of their grand voyage.