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Where to Watch the Tour de France

Where to Watch the Tour de France

Posted on August 7, 2025 By Rehan No Comments on Where to Watch the Tour de France

I plotted, schemed and agonized over how and where to watch the Tour de France. With options ranging from organized tours to renting a caravan and parking on the roadside, selecting the perfect experience for the family was serious business. Unable to choose between city and country, I chose the obvious solution: a bit of both.

The Mountains are Calling

The 21-day bike race covers varied geography throughout France, ranging from flat terrain to challenging mountains, including a few mountain-top finishes. On flat sections of the race, the cyclists fly by at incredible speeds and are often bunched together in a large pack. Hoping to see more than a whizzing blur, I searched for a mountain stage where the cyclists would be traveling at a slower speed.

The Tour de France finish on the summit of Mount Ventoux
The Giant of Provence

The Tour de France program listed Mont Ventoux as a mountain-top finish. At 1912 m, Mont Ventoux, also known as the Giant of Provence, towers over the region. The climb is an unrelenting 21 km long at an average gradient of 7.5%. Wouldn’t a gruelling climb at the end of a long day be a perfect place to see individual cyclists for more than a split second? Already familiar with Hotel Crillon-le-Brave, a luxury hotel in a village near the base of the Mont Ventoux, we knew where to stay and where to watch the Tour de France.

View from Hotel Crillon le Brave in Provence
Gorgeous view from Hotel Crillon-le-Brave
Beautiful pool at Hotel Crillon-le-Brave
Hotel Crillon-le-Brave

We planned to arrive a few days in advance to soak up the festive atmosphere accompanying the Tour de France and to go cycling on our own.

Interesting Tour de France displays in Bédoin
Tour de France displays in Bédoin

Our Crillon-le-Brave location, near the base of the climb, provided an undeniable opportunity to ride the route of legends before the arrival of the Tour. The ride up Mont Ventoux offered me a brief glimpse into the world of a pro cyclist, albeit at a much slower speed. Cyclists dotted the switchbacks, caravans hung off the mountainside, and exuberant spectators lined the road. After conquering the Giant, I felt like a legend – at least in my own mind.

Riding up Mont Ventoux before the Tour de France
Riding up Mont Ventoux was incredible

On race day, we watched the race from a catered location near the base of the epic climb, courtesy of Crillon-le-Brave. While we weren’t as far up the mountain as I had hoped, the champagne, big-screen TV, and bathroom more than compensated.

Tour de France lead cyclists heading up Mont Ventoux
The lead cyclists heading up Mont Ventoux

Where to Watch the Tour de France in Paris

Next stop – Paris. When the Tour de France comes to town, the city of light more than shines – it sparkles. The Champs-Élysées transforms from a world-class shopping destination into a spectacular racecourse for pro cyclists. It’s hard to imagine a finer stage for the conclusion of the Tour de France.

Where to watch the Tour de France along the Champs Elysées
Cyclists along the Champs-Élysées fly by at over 50 km/hour

The race features multiple loops along the Champs-Élysées, providing spectators with numerous opportunities to watch the cyclists speed over the cobbled course at breakneck speed. According to Audrey Hepburn, “Paris is always a good idea,” and the city is even better when the Tour is in town.

Watching the Tour de France Champs Elysées
Watching the Final stage on the Champs-Élysées

In 2025, the Tour de France departs on July 5th and concludes in Paris on July 27th. The tour includes a mountain top finish on Mont Ventoux on July 22, 2025.

Where to Watch the Tour de France – Travel Tips

Mountain Stage

  • It’s challenging to get in and out of many villages at the end of a stage, so plan to arrive early and stay a bit longer to avoid excruciating traffic jams.
  • Village hotels book up well in advance, so plan ahead. The best option is to stay in a village where the cyclists and officials are not spending the night. You should be able to figure this out by looking at the route map, available approximately nine months before the Tour begins. If the race finishes in one location but starts in another, the teams and officials tend to stay near the beginning of the next stage.

Paris Finish

  • We arrived at the Champs-Élysées shortly before the cyclists, and it wasn’t too difficult to find a decent spot to view the race. Catered VIP seating at the Paris finish is available for purchase through the official Tour de France tour groups.
  • We always stay at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, but there are lots of options throughout the city. Paris is busy during the summer, so book your accommodation early.
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