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Experience the start of the Tour de France in Nice

Come and see the start of the Tour de France 2020, live in Nice, on Saturday 29 August. The Tour de France is the 3rd most popular sports event in the world. 2020 should be a memorable race with plenty of surprises for cycling fans. The Promenade des Anglais, the symbol of the city of Nice, will be at the heart of this 107th race with the start of the first 3 stages of the Tour de France. The Best Western Plus Hotel Masséna Nice unveils the programme and the route for the 3 stages.       
 

Come and stay at the Best Western Plus Hotel Masséna Nice and experience the Tour de France 2020 and the festive atmosphere at the world's number one cycling raceYour 4-star hotel in the centre of Nice is near the race start and will be decked out in the event's colours.

Make the most of your room to take it easy before the big start of the Tour de France and enjoy a front-row seat for the arrival of the Yellow Jersey.

 

Cycling fans: take advantage of the 420 kilometres of cycling trails all over the Nice metropolitan area during your stay, including the new bike lanes set up in the city and just opposite the hotel. 1, 2, 3, you're off!

 

2020 Tour de France card - Credit ASO
2020 Tour de France card - Credit ASO
 

Come and celebrate the big start of the Tour de France 2020

Watch the big start of the Tour de France 2020 in Nice on 29 August 2020The world's number one cycling race is beginning for the 7th time in the south of France and for the 2nd time in Nice since 1981. The city's exceptional climate and idyllic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Esterel mountains make Nice the dream venue for cyclists.

The city of Nice is a great cycling region and for the 37th time is hosting the Tour de France, organised by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation). The Tour's first visit to Nice was in 1906 (the year the Hotel Masséna was built) and the most recent was in 2013 for the competition's prestigious 100th race.

This year is the 107th race with the first 3 starts from Nice and 2 finishes in the capital of the French Riviera.

You can take part in the 3 days of festivities by being there at the start in Nice on the Promenade des Anglais and joining in at the specially created Fan Zone on Place Masséna and in the Albert I Garden.

Before the riders set off, don't forget to raise your arms to catch the freebies distributed from the extravagant publicity cars.     


Development of cycle paths in Nice - Credit Ville de Nice
Development of cycle paths in Nice - Credit Ville de Nice

 

Programme for a 100% cycling weekend in Nice

See the official program of the Tour de France 2020 in Nice

 

Circuit stages 1 and 2 of the Tour de France 2020 - Credit ASO
Circuit stages 1 and 2 of the Tour de France 2020 - Credit ASO  

Come and take part in this great challenge and/or watch the start of the world's biggest bike racethe Tour de France 2020! Book your stay at the Best Western Plus Hôtel Masséna Nice now and be right at the heart of the action.

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