After all the drama, the brutal climbs, the crashes and the daring breakaways, this Sunday, 23rd July, Parisians, visitors, tourists and diehard fans are all invited to experience cycling’s most legendary event as the final sprint of the 2017 Tour de France arrives in Paris.
The final stage (103km), the 21st, departs from Montgeron, south of Paris (Essonne). Continuing a tradition dating back to 1975, the arrival of the 104thth edition of the Tour de France follows the grandeur and ceremony of the Fields Champs-Élysées in a fast-paced parade of honour Racing Towards a finish line like no other.
Arriving in Paris, the Tour makes its entrance by the Porte d'Orléans around 5:30 p.m., then along the boulevard des Maréchaux before connecting with Les Invalides, the Pont Alexandre III and the Grand Palais. The famous final stage comprises 8 laps from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe. You can also cheer and applaud the cyclists at place de la Concorde (exiting the Jardin des Tuileries tunnel) to the place de l’Etoile.
Yet again the arrival of our favourite ‘Frenchie’ Romain Bardet is awaited with bated breath. awaiting. Will he succeed in dethroning the Tour’s three-time champion Chris Froome and take his rightful place at the top of the podium? We'll see Sunday!
What to know
The Champs Elysées and the surrounding area will be closed to traffic from 9am to 11pm.
Passage of the caravan at Invalides-Grand Palais: 4pm
Arrival of the lead cyclists around 6pm.
Final Sprint: 19:00
To experience even more we offer by request a Special 3-hour Tour de France visit.
Exploring the history of the Tour de France with stops at the key points on the final lap ‘le Grande Boucle’Arc de Triomphe, Pont Alexandre III, place de la Concorde, etc.
Or rent a bike If you want to wander at your own pace, reserve now while there is still good availability.
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