Tour de France 2026: finish of the 21st and final stage

The arrival of the Tour de France in Paris is free and open to the public along the Champs-Élysées. It is advisable to arrive early to get a good spot, especially near the finish line. To experience the event in privileged conditions (grandstands, VIP access), hospitality packages are available through official partners. The 2026 Tour will also pass through Montmartre - Rue Lepic, Rue Norvins, Place du Tertre, Sacré-Coeur Basilica, etc. - after taking the Boulevards Malesherbes and Batignolles.

The route was adjusted to redeploy law enforcement personnel to assist with the wildfires in Gironde. To ensure everyone's safety, the official race start was moved directly to the Champs-Élysées in Paris (following the team presentation in Thoiry). This shortens the stage to 89 km while keeping the iconic pass through Montmartre and adding two extra laps on the Champs-Élysées.

According to official information on the Tour’s official website, the promotional convoy is due to arrive in Paris at around 3.30pm and the riders from around 5.50pm. The promotional convoy is scheduled to pass the finish line for the first time at around 3.45pm, whilst the riders are expected to do so from around 6.05pm. The convoy is scheduled to pass Montmartre Hill for the first time at around 4.45pm, whilst the riders are expected to do so from around 6.50pm. The parade is due to finish at around 6pm, whilst the riders are due to finish from around 7.30pm. The final stage is designed as a celebration: the first few kilometres are neutralised, then the riders complete several laps of the Parisian circuit before the final sprint.

Significant restrictions will be in place from early morning, particularly around the Champs-Élysées, the Concorde, the Louvre and Montmartre. Parking will be prohibited in the affected areas. We strongly recommend using public transport (metro, RER) or walking from areas that are not affected. Remember to check traffic information the day before to plan ahead.

• Stations closed from the start of service: Tuileries, Concorde, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt (entrances 1 and 2 open for the underground passage), George V (entrances open for the underground passage), Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, Argentine. (On Line 1, trains run non-stop between Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre and Porte Maillot)
• Stations closed from 1pm: Villiers, Rome, Place de Clichy, Blanche, Ternes, Courcelles, Monceau (as well as the Montmartre Funicular). (On Line 2, trains run non-stop between Pigalle and Victor Hugo)

Yes, the Tour's arrival in Paris will include facilities for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and families with pushchairs. Spaces are reserved in certain stands and adapted toilets are available. For better assistance, it is advisable to contact the official organiser, Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO).

To mark the Tour de France’s passage through the city, the Paris Police Prefecture is implementing specific security and traffic measures this Sunday, 26 July 2026:

• Traffic and parking: parking and traffic arrangements will be temporarily altered and strictly regulated along the entire route and in the surrounding areas (see the traffic order).
• Security perimeters and screening (SILT): from 7am to 10pm, mandatory screening points will be in place in the Étoile, Champs-Élysées, Madeleine and Rue de Rivoli areas (see the SILT order). An enhanced security perimeter is also in force from 10am to 10pm (see the perimeter order).
• Shops, outdoor seating areas and activities in Montmartre: shops on Place des Ternes must close from noon to 8pm. Portrait artists and street traders are prohibited from operating on Place du Tertre and Rue Norvins from 1pm to 8pm. Outdoor seating must be removed from terraces located along the route between 3pm and 8pm (see the relevant order).