Tour de France Provence & Cote D'Azur Premium
VIP Spectator Tour

The return of Super Dévoluy making it 5 times in the Tour! Today we have a mountain to climb! That’s right, our VIP status means we can take our private shuttle up to our VIP viewing area. Even the journey on the closed road, through the hordes of fans, is a unique experience!  The atmosphere on a mountain day is a real buzz with fans galore, so you can lap up the energy and excitement, as we always arrive a few hours before. Early afternoon we will head to the VIP Izoard, a 3 tiered VIP viewing area, premium roadside location, free drinks, canapes and live coverage!  Today is where you will see who has strong legs as the riders struggle up the steep road, gasping for any seconds they can…

Today is on our doorstep and we make the short journey to Barcelonnette. Capital of the Ubaye Valley, it has a character that is both Southern and Mountainous, with an altitude of 1135m. Pretty colourful facades and pedestrian streets dotted with shops, will welcome us, in this beautiful village. We plan to get there early, as the VIP area is also home to the Zone Technique, where we can often catch the commentators pre race!  Early afternoon we will return to the VIP Izoard, our 3 tiered VIP viewing area, to watch another spectacular finish, with a different atmosphere in the Provence Haute Alpes.

As the race heads into the  mountains, we are heading to the coast. The Côte d’Azur, known in English as the French Riviera, is a timeless and beautiful coastline. An area frequented by the jet set, boasting chic resorts such as  Saint Tropez,  Cannes, Cap d’Antibes and  hosting many famed events, including the Paris-Nice, the F1 Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.  We will take a detour and head to the small country of Monaco . You will have three hours, to explore at your leisure.  Visit the port or head  to Monte Carlo and see the Casino. Then onto  our Hotel in Nice, which is central to the Promenade des Anglais.  You will have a free evening, to explore Nice old Town and pick a restaurant to enjoy dinner. or watch the sunset from the 3rd floor of our stunning Hotel.

As an Official Tour Operator, we have secured a visit of the ‘Team Paddock’ and Departure Village stage start. We don’t have far to walk as Nice hosts the Departure Village which allows you to see sponsors and gain VIP entry, perhaps even meeting past winners of the race. Then, it’s onto our favourite (Covid allowing) we will gain access to the paddock. It is where all the cyclists and teams congregate pre-race. The area offers fantastic opportunities to get up-close to the riders and Tour celebrities, as well as getting a first-hand view of the inner workings of the Tour de France. It’s one of the most popular moments on our Spectator Trips! Once the riders head off, you’ll be free to have a late lunch before we head off for a 2 hour early evening cruise, taking in the coastline all the way to Monaco and back, on the jewelled ‘Azure’ blue waters of Mediterranean Sea. We’ll arrive back in time to head for dinner at the Hotel.

Are you ready to be part of History? Since 1904 the Grande Finale has always been in Paris! Initially on the Parc de Princes trac, since 1975 it’s finish has been on the Champs Elysees. This morning you can have free time to leisurely wander around the promenade or check out the pros on their practise of the Time Trial, that passes by our Hotel twice!  Early afternoon we’ll head over  to our exclusive Thomson VIP Viewing area, situated by the beach on Promenade des Anglais. A roadside VIP area, rubbing shoulders with the teams, our own booth complete with food and drink and great seats! It’s going to be nail gripping as the race is far from over. Who will reign victorious and wear the Maillot Jaune on the French Riviera! What a once in a lifetime spectacle! After this amazing experience it’s back to our Hotel for our farewell drinks.

After all that excitement it’s time to say goodbye. We hope to see you back in the future. Join us on a Thomson Spectator Trip to the  Spring Classics,  Giro D’Italia or La Vuelta.