The Tour de France makes a stop in Rouen

The Tour de France returns to Rouen! On July 8, 2025, the city of a hundred steeples will vibrate to the rhythm of the cyclists for a stage finish that promises to be spectacular, after a distance of 173 km. As the capital of Normandy and a historic crossroads, Rouen is once again proving itself to be an essential stopover for the summer’s biggest sporting event. Already welcomed 18 times since 1957, Rouen is set to provide an exceptional backdrop for fans of the Grande Boucle. Whether you’re a loyal supporter, a day-tripper or a fan of the popular atmosphere, get ready for a memorable day of emotion, adrenalin and conviviality.

Estimated route

Runners will enter the Metropole Rouen Normandie territory via La Neuville-Chant-d’Oisel, then cross several communes before reaching Rouen. The final 46 kilometers will take in the roads of 10 communes of the Metropole, with notable challenges such as the côte de Bonsecours (900 m at 7.2%), the côte de Grand’Mare (1.8 km at5%) and the rampe Saint-Hilaire, a 900 m wall with passages at 15%, before covering the last 500 m from boulevard de l’Yser to the finish line at Place du Boulingrin.

Recommended viewing points

• Bonsecours: between the top of the côte des Poids Lourds and the rue de Darnétal, spectators will be able to watch the runners pass twice at 650-metre intervals.
• Quartier Grieu: at route de Darnétal, spectators will be able to watch the peloton pass twice in one place.
• Boulingrin sector: between the Saint-Hilaire ramp and the finish on boulevard de l’Yser, offering a view of the riders from the front.

Timetable

Times will be announced shortly.

When the Tour de France comes to Rouen on July 8, the city will be in the saddle for a festive and popular day! On the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, a giant screen will allow you to follow the stage live, right at the heart of the atmosphere. The day’s events will include cycling parades organized by the VCR and Lovélo, to the delight of young and old alike. The famous Tour village will also be in town, accompanied by its colorful procession. And of course, the mythical publicity caravan will be on hand to set the mood and hand out smiles and goodies before the riders arrive.

And there’ll be plenty of entertainment to celebrate the event!

Place du Boulingrin access and parking

• Public transport: Boulingrin stop: metro, T4, F2, 22, 36, 522 (timetables on myastuce.fr)
• Free parking: P+R Mont-Riboudet, P+R Plaine de La Ronce – Isneauville, Zénith – Avenue des Canadiens Grand-Quevilly.
• Pay car parks nearby: parking de l’Opéra, parking de la Cathédrale, parking de la Pucelle, parking de la place Saint-Marc.

Disruptions to be expected

Parking bans Parking will be prohibited from Wednesday, July 2 at 8pm until Tuesday, July 8 at 11pm in the following streets: Rue des Sapins, Boulevard de Verdun, Boulevard de l’Yser, Rue Sainte-Marie, Rue Louis-Ricard, Rampe Beauvoisine, Rampe Saint-Hilaire. Parking will be prohibited from Thursday July 3 at 11:59pm until Tuesday July 8 at 7pm in the following streets: Avenue de la Grand’Mare, rue des Canadiens, rue Albert-Dupuis, rue de Lausanne, rue de Genève, rue de Montreux, rue des Hallettes, rue Charles-Muller, route de Darnétal, avenue Georges-Métayer, rue Francis-Yard, rue de la République (Bihorel), rue de la Libération (Bihorel), rue Carnot (Bihorel), rue du Docteur-Caron (Bihorel), rue Philibert-Caux (Bihorel), route de Neufchâtel, rue Jeanne-d’Arc, rue Jean-Lecanuet. Closed parking lots The following parking lots will be closed from Sunday, July 6, 6pm to Tuesday, July 8, 11pm: Parking Saint-Exupéry, Parking de la rue des Petites-Eaux-du-Robec, Parking des pompiers boulevard Gambetta The following parking lots will be closed on Tuesday July 8 from 4 a.m. until the end of the race: Parking de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Parking Espace du Palais.

Take advantage of your visit to explore the treasures of Rouen and its surrounding area.