Hauts-de-France Region
Welcome to Hauts-de-France, a land of cycling in the heart of Europe! An emblematic region for cycling, it's renowned for its mythical Paris-Roubaix cobblestones and legendary Flanders mountains.
With Lille as the starting point for the Tour de France, the whole region vibrates to the rhythm of cycling and shares its passion with a warm and enthusiastic public. The varied landscapes, from the Opal Coast to the Picardy plains, offer exceptional terrain for cycling enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Hauts-de-France looks forward to welcoming you to a great sporting and popular celebration during the Grand Départ of the Tour de France!
Visit www.hautsdefrance.fr.
President of the hauts-de-france region
As a major partner of Paris-Roubaix, the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque, the Grand Prix de Fourmies and many other races, the region is passionate about cycling and its popular fervor. And in 2025, the people of the Hauts-de-France region will accompany the champions at the Grand Départ of the Tour de France. We're all very proud of that.
Long live cycling in our region!
Another prestigious competition and another great festival of cycling in the Hauts-de-France region! As a major partner of Paris-Roubaix, the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque, the Grand Prix de Fourmies and many other races, the Region is passionate about cycling and the popular fervor it generates. In 2025, the whole of the Hauts-de-France Region will turn out to support the champions at the Tour de France's Grand Départ. We're all very proud to have the chance to do so.
Long live cycling in the region!
Vice-Chairman Hauts-de-France Region
From the legendary cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix to the excitement of the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque and the intensity of the Grand Prix de Fourmies, the Hauts-de-France region vibrates to the rhythm of cycling races.
The Tour de France, a global event followed by millions of enthusiasts, will set off from our region. A historic Grand Départ, a moment of pride, a rendezvous with legend.
Through the roads, towns and countryside of our region, an entire nation will accompany the champions, with fervor and generosity. The Hauts-de-France region, a major partner of this event, is proud to be flying the colors of cycling and to be at the heart of the Grande Boucle from the very first kilometers.