The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. This multi-day cycling race, which, this year, will be held from 29 June to 21 July mostly runs through France and is one of the most popular sporting events alongside the World Cup and the Olympic Games. Since this year's Olympic Games will be held in France and more or less coincide with the Tour de France, the finish of the Tour de France will, for the first time ever, not be held in Paris, but in Nice.
Experience Tour de France from a FranceComfort holiday park
Tour de France through French countryside
The Tour de France is over a hundred years old and was ridden for the first time on 1st of July 1903. The Tour is still organized in the month of July, to keep the tradition alive.
Are you a big fan of the Tour de France and do you usually watch it on the television? Be sure to visit one of our holiday parks in the beautiful French landscape through which the race goes. The landscape ranges from beautiful cities to charming villages and from impressive mountain landscapes to green vineyards.
Watch a stage up-close
It is, of course, a lot of fun to follow the Tour de France on television, but it is even more fun to be there in real life! Well, if you want to experience the Tour de France in person, we at FranceComfort have some good news for you! This year's Tour de France ends in the vicinity of several of our holiday park, in Nice. We have five holiday parks in the Provence - Côte D'Azur region, which is near to Nice. These 5 holiday parks are Villa's de Verdon, Domaine de Castellane, Salernes, Jardin du Golf and Vallée de St. Baume. Ready to stand by the road and cheer on the cyclists? Then read on, because in this blog we explore the beautiful surroundings of the Mediterranean Sea. We would also like to inspire you with all the things you can do surrounding the Tour de France.
Holiday parks in the regions
- Dordogne
- French Alps
- Provence
- Languedoc
- Aquitaine - Gironde
- Poitou - Charentes
Tips to experience the Tour de France at its best
- Good preparation is key. Prepare yourself well by looking up the route before you go and watch a stage of the Tour. You can find all routes on the Tour de Francewebsite.
- Find a good spot to watch the spectacle from. Are you looking for a quieter place? Go just outside one of the cities or villages on the route. In the town or city centre it is usually a lot busier, but there is always a lot of fun.
- Pack the right stuff. Waiting and watching the race is a lot more enjoyable if you can sit on a picnic blanket or camping chair. Also be sure to take plenty of snacks.
- Be aware of the weather. Provide cooling in heat and something warm to put on in cold and rain.
- Be careful along the side of the road. The cyclists of the Tour pass by at lightning speed. So, make sure you have enough distance from the road and keep a close eye on children.
The Tour de France 2024 ends in Nice this year
Never before in the history of the Tour de France has the Tour not finished in Paris. But due to the Olympic Games that are also taking place in Paris this summer, Nice has been chosen as finish line. This beautiful city in the south of France is not only a pleasure to visit in itself but is also located in a breathtaking area. Not only does the Tour de France finish in Nice, but there's also a stage, the 20th stage on Saturday the 20th of July, which starts in this city. From Nice, the cyclists will ride through the mountains around the city, to finish on the Col de la Couillole. This mountain has a height of 1,678 meters. The 21st stage will be a special one this year. Not only does this year's tour end in Nice, but it also has a unique starting place: Monaco. From here, a 34-kilometre-long route starts, in which the riders have to show what they're capable of.
Stage 20th day
- Nice, Col de Braus, Sospel
- Moulinet, Col de Turini
- Roquebilliere, Saint Martin Vésubie
- Valdeblore, Col de la Couillole
Stage 21st day
- Monaco, La Turbie
- Col d’Eze, Nice
Experience a Tour stage
Are you looking forward to welcoming the cyclists to Nice? We completely understand you! The Tour de France is a special experience and the finish is a massive party! After racing along the Mediterranean Sea, the cyclists will arrive in Nice, descending from the surrounding mountains. The route then goes over a large part of the Boulevard, the famous "Promenade des Anglais" after which the finish is in the centre of Nice. We cordially invite you to one of our holiday parks, from where you can visit the finish line!
Holiday Accommodation
Domaine de Castellane is one of our holiday parks located near Nice. This villa park is located in the Parc du Verdon nature reserve. There is a large number of things to do in the area besides watching the Tour de France. The holiday park has a swimming pool, a playground with all kinds of playground equipment, a restaurant and a football field. Within walking distance, you will find the Lac du Castillon, a large recreational lake, where you can enjoy swimming. The luxurious villas in the park are equipped to meet all of your desires. The villa has a spacious living room with TV and Wi-Fi, large bedrooms perfect for a good night’s rest and a terrace with garden furniture. Your home is located in a quiet residential area, which offers you a beautiful view of the mountains.
Surroundings Castellane
- Gorges du Verdon
- Mediterranen Sea
- Nice, Cannes
- St. Tropez
- Ste. Maxime
- St. Raphaël, Fréjus
- Èze
Plenty to do besides the Tour de France
You will have a great time when staying at one of FranceComfort’s holiday parkslocated in the region around Nice. But besides Nice, there is much more to visit here. Nice is near the Mediterranean Sea, which means there are loads of beautiful seaside resorts to visit in the area. Some of the most famous seaside resorts are Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Antibes, but there are also some smaller towns such as Port Grimaud, Villefranche sur Mer and Ste. Maxime. This coastal region is the perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy the summer. You can also go shopping in one of the many towns, soak up culture or go on a boat trip. You can be sure that there is more than enough to do in terms of festivities every summer!
