The 2025 Tour de France in Lille
Lille is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of the 2025 Tour de France on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with an exceptional grand start planned in the capital of Flanders.
For this 112th edition of the Tour, the city is preparing to welcome riders and spectators from around the world for this unmissable sporting event.
Several buildings in the city are already illuminated in the colors of the Tour de France to pay tribute to this cycling stronghold.
This first 185-km stage around the Hauts-de-France region is already shaping up to be the event of the summer in Lille!
The 2025 Tour de France will officially start in Lille and mark a prestigious return of the Tour de France to northern France after three years abroad.
This first stage, which will begin in the heart of the Lille metropolitan area, promises to be an unforgettable spectacle.
Starting Thursday, July 3rd, you can attend the inauguration of the Fan Park on Place de la République and the presentation of the Tour de France teams on the Grand'Place starting at 6:30 p.m.
On July 4th, the Tour de France village will be set up on the Champ de Mars esplanade.
Don't miss the riders' start on Saturday, July 5th from Allée des Marronniers before arriving on Boulevard Vauban in the late afternoon.
On July 6th, the riders will head off along the Hauts-de-France roads from Lauwin Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, then the following days from Valenciennes to Dunkirk and from Amiens to Rouen.
Attending the Grand Départ of the 2025 Tour de France will be the perfect opportunity to discover Lille and its monuments. Lille's must-see attractions
For the Tour de France, Lille will do everything it can to make this Grand Départ a memorable experience.
Entertainment, giant screen broadcasts, concerts, and festivities will punctuate the riders' passage.
In the heart of the Lille metropolitan area, the 3-star Morphée Hotel welcomes you, 5 km from Lille, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
Located near the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, you'll appreciate the peace and comfort of our rooms.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast served as a sweet and savory buffet.
For those peckish appetites, we offer room service, a convenient and delicious solution at any time.
You can also easily park in the hotel's free parking lot.
For this 112th edition of the Tour, the city is preparing to welcome riders and spectators from around the world for this unmissable sporting event.
Several buildings in the city are already illuminated in the colors of the Tour de France to pay tribute to this cycling stronghold.
This first 185-km stage around the Hauts-de-France region is already shaping up to be the event of the summer in Lille!
Witness the historic grand start in the heart of Lille
The 2025 Tour de France will officially start in Lille and mark a prestigious return of the Tour de France to northern France after three years abroad.
This first stage, which will begin in the heart of the Lille metropolitan area, promises to be an unforgettable spectacle.
Starting Thursday, July 3rd, you can attend the inauguration of the Fan Park on Place de la République and the presentation of the Tour de France teams on the Grand'Place starting at 6:30 p.m.
On July 4th, the Tour de France village will be set up on the Champ de Mars esplanade.
Don't miss the riders' start on Saturday, July 5th from Allée des Marronniers before arriving on Boulevard Vauban in the late afternoon.
On July 6th, the riders will head off along the Hauts-de-France roads from Lauwin Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, then the following days from Valenciennes to Dunkirk and from Amiens to Rouen.
Lille, an ideal destination for a tourist stay
Attending the Grand Départ of the 2025 Tour de France will be the perfect opportunity to discover Lille and its monuments. Lille's must-see attractions
- The Grand'Place: the beating heart of the city, surrounded by magnificent historic buildings.
- Old Lille: a picturesque district with cobbled streets, perfect for a stroll after watching the race start.
- The Palais des Beaux-Arts: one of the largest museums in France, ideal for a cultural break.
- Local gastronomy: take advantage of your stay to enjoy a carbonnade flamande, a Welsh stew, or a waffle.
A festive event and a unique atmosphere for this Tour de France
For the Tour de France, Lille will do everything it can to make this Grand Départ a memorable experience.
Entertainment, giant screen broadcasts, concerts, and festivities will punctuate the riders' passage.
Book your stay in Lille now and experience this historic moment! 🚴♂️🎉
In the heart of the Lille metropolitan area, the 3-star Morphée Hotel welcomes you, 5 km from Lille, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
Located near the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, you'll appreciate the peace and comfort of our rooms.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast served as a sweet and savory buffet.
For those peckish appetites, we offer room service, a convenient and delicious solution at any time.
You can also easily park in the hotel's free parking lot.
