Tour de France Normandy
VIP Spectator Tour
2025 Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Normandy
A hat-trick of viewings in Normandy!
The Normandy package offers 3 VIP viewings with exclusive access and immerses you in the rich history and culture of this stunning region!
Live Race Viewing
VIP Izoard Finish Line Tribune in Rouens
Stage 5: Caen > Caen
VIP Relais Etape Time Trial
Stage 6: Bayeux > Vire Normandie
VIP Departure Village in Bayeux
Overview
Details
Next Departure
July 7th 2025
From
USD $3,995
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Overview
Join us to see 3 stages, in fantastic locations, on the 2025 Tour de France in Normandy! A one-package-has-it-all trip in this picturesque region of France, with unimaginable scenic VIP viewings of a Start, a Mid View Time Trial and a Finish! These stages of the Tour are always less busy and really enjoyable!
Discover the area and stages with minimal hassle as we stay in one hotel by the ocean in Cabourg.
Official Premium Tour Operator, Thomson Bike Tours is one of only three Official Tour Operators awarded “Premium” status to the Tour de France. Our partnership with the race organizers allows us to provide the ultimate insider Tour de France experience, complete with exclusive VIP hospitality and unprecedented race viewing opportunities.
Live Race Viewing
Stage 4
Amiens > Rouen
Stage 5
Caen > Caen
Stage 6
Bayeux > Vire Normandie
Cheryl Greenough, USA — 2023
Carla Marsh, USA — 2022
Catherine Broadley, USA — 2023
Exclusive VIP Access
You can’t get closer to the race unless you join a World Tour team
Insider Access
Meet the riders and Tour celebrities before the race start at the Departure Village and mix and mingle in the team area with Team Paddock access — a Spectator favorite!
Relais-Etape VIP
A great view of the race and more. Start with an aperitif at the bar and a seated lunch before watching the peloton race by in the company of an ex pro.
Izoard VIP Tribune
The Izoard VIP Tribune, situated opposite the Finish Line, offers VIP hospitality and unparalleled viewing of the stage finish.
A Passionate Team
Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.
ASO Premium Status
As the number one Official Premium Tour de France Tour Operater we can offer the ultimate in race access and exclusive goodies, such as the Tour de France Roadbook – the Holy Grail - given only to teams, media & Official Tour Operators (in digital form) and a special 25% discount code for the Official Tour de France online store.
Break Away
Our guide has relationships with the commentators, teams and an extensive network of insider contacts, that means on the rest days you will be treated to a backstage pass experience
Itinerary
| Day | Headline | Description | Hotel | ||
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| 01 | Bienvenue en France! | Thalazur Cabourg Hotel | |||
| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Finish Line Tribune in Rouen | Thalazur Cabourg Hotel | |||
| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing:VIP Relais Etape Time Trial Caen | Thalazur Cabourg Hotel | |||
| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Bayeux | Thalazur Cabourg Hotel | |||
| 05 | Au Revoir | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Bienvenue en France!
Our staff will meet you at Caen Train Station at 16.00 (you can take the TGV from Paris and trains from Caen Airport). From here we’ll head straight to our hotel on the coast in Cabourg. After checking in, we’ll have a short orientation meeting where we’ll run through the plans for the upcoming few days, followed by a welcome drink and dinner in the hotel.
If you arrive in Normandy earlier you can check in at the Thalazur Cabourg Hotel from 15:00 and we’ll see you at the Welcome Briefing!
Day 2
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Izoard Finish Line Tribune in Rouen
Today we’ll head to Rouen to experience the thrill of a Finish. We’ll arrive early so you have time to explore the beautiful town of Rouen and see if we can catch any of the commentators in the Arrival Village. You’ll have time to have lunch in one of the many eateries. Then it’s race time!
In the afternoon we will head to our exclusive VIP area on the finish line! It’s a 3-tiered viewing area, offering a magical experience. As we await the riders, we will take advantage of the free bar, canapes and live race coverage, until they arrive at the finish, sprinting for glory!
Day 3
LIVE Race-Viewing:VIP Relais Etape Time Trial Caen
Today we will be in the Relais Etape, situated on the Time Trial Course, in a key location. This exclusive area offers a 3-course meal, a free bar, live coverage and commentary, plus entertainment! Even better news is they LOVE Thomson Spectators and spoil us rotten. The premium roadside location will offer amazing opportunities to get some great stress-free shots of the riders as they pass by on their gruelling Time Trial. It’s a Spectator favourite!
Day 4
LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Bayeux
As an Official Tour Operator, we have secured a visit to the ‘Team Paddock’ and Departure Village stage Start. The Departure Village allows you to see sponsors and gain VIP entry, perhaps even meeting past winners of the race. Then it’s on to our favourite place – the Team Paddock. This 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. This is the place to get those all-important autographs and pictures with the Tour celebrities and riders.
After they head off, you will be able to enjoy some lunch in the historical village of Bayeux, steeped in history, monuments, museums and quaint streets. We’ll head back late afternoon to our Hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner that evening.
Day 5
Au Revoir
After all that excitement it’s time to say goodbye as we will drop you off at Caen Train Station. There are fast trains to Paris and to the local airport from the train station. If you wish, you can organise a taxi through the hotel to leave later. Or maybe you will stay on a few days to explore this wonderful region?
Whatever you chose, we hope to see you back in the future. Why not join us on a Thomson Spectator Trip to La Vuelta, Spring Classics, or Tour Down Under?
Stage 3
Valenciennes > Dunkirk
Stage 4
Amiens > Rouen
Stage 5
Caen > Caen
Stage 6
Bayeux > Vire Normandie
Stage 7
Saint-Malo > Mûr-de-Bretagne
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | ||
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| 2025 | ||||||
July 7 to July 11 |
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USD $3,995
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USD $700 |
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Trip Hotels
Thalazur Cabourg Hotel
What's Included
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
 TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWING
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPORT
MERCHANDISING
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
TOUR DE FRANCE VIEWING
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPORT
MERCHANDISING
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Caen Train Station (TGV from Paris is 2 hours and Train from Caen Airport is 35 Minutes) |
16:00 |
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Thalazur Cabourg Hotel |
17:30 |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Caen Train Station |
10:00 |
2025 Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Normandy
Dreaming with your eyes wide open!
