Traffic, events... everything you need to know about the finish of stage 3 of the Tour in Dunkirk
The last time a Grand Départ was held in the city of Jean Bart was in 2001. Christophe Moreau won the prologue and the privilege of wearing the yellow jersey at the same time! In 2022, the town also welcomed the Tour's riders to the starting line for the stage to Calais, where Wout van Aert won.
For this third stage of the Grand Départ, the riders will set off from Valenciennes at 1:10 p.m., then head into the Bassin Minier before leading to the intermediate sprint at Isbergues. After the Côte de Cassel, the last 35 km will be exposed to the wind on the Flanders plain, and the finish in Dunkirk, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. near the Marcel-Tribut stadium, will provide the ideal backdrop for a regular race.
For this 2025 edition, Dunkerque is taking over the city center with a series of events spread over several weeks. Traffic restrictions will also be in place, with dedicated parking areas.
The program for Stage 3 :
On Saturday, May 24, the town invites you to take part in the Fête du Tour: a day of bike-related activities at Place Jean-Bart. On the program: a bike repair and engraving stand, entertainment, a route and a bike ride.
On Sunday, June 29, Dunkirk invites you to the "Un tour avant le Tour" bike ride, where more than 1,000 people are expected to take part in a ride in the colors of the Tour, in the city and on the beach!
Entertainment on July 7
On July 7, the Fan Zone will be set up on boulevard Sainte Barbe. You'll find a village with local producers, sporting events, a bike trail...
As far as timetables are concerned, here's what you can expect:
- Entertainment from 12.30 p.m.
- Caravan passes through at 3:45 p.m.
- Runners are scheduled to arrive between 5:25 and 5:50 p.m.
Where to watch the race?
The finish line will be drawn in front of 40 rue de la Cunette, in front of the Dunkirk rescue center.
The entire length of boulevard Victor Hugo and rue Cunette on the canal side will be reserved exclusively for the public.
How to get around and park on the 7th?
Parking will be prohibited from noon on Sunday July 6 on all roads affected by the Tour de France (rue de la cunette, rue du 110ᵉ RI, boulevard Sainte Barbe, parking Stade Tribut...).
Also on Sunday July 6, traffic will be prohibited from 8pm on the roads affected by the installation of the Tour de France facilities: rue de la Cunette, boulevard Sainte Barbe, rue du 110ᵉ RI, Tribut parking lot...
On Monday, July 7, from 4 a.m. onwards, traffic will be prohibited on the roads required for parking Tour de France vehicles: avenue de la libération, rue Albert Mahieu, rue de Kréfeld, avenue de Rosendaël...
From Monday, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. :
- Total circuit closure
- Closure of exit 60 (in both directions) on the A16 freeway
- Closure of junction 16 of the A25 (in both directions) at Bergues level
- Total closure of route de Bergues (D916) to Dunkirk
Parking spaces available
A guarded bike park will be available on boulevard Sainte-Barbe. And park-and-ride facilities will be provided with free DK Bus shuttles. More information on these shuttles will soon be available on the official DK Bus website.
Club 2025" on Place Jean Bart
From July 4 to 27, a village of events on the theme of the Tour de France, cycling, mobility and sport will be open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 6pm, with free access for all from 12pm. You'll find, for example, a bike course, an ecological merry-go-round, a 3X3 basketball court, a skate park, a climbing wall, as well as reading and recycling workshops...
Giant screens will broadcast all the stages of the Tour de France.