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Put on your most beautiful bob, unfold your campsite chair and prepare your best goal … Meanwhile, the Tour de France makes his comeback in the Pays de Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine) this Saturday July 12 2025 !
The 23 teams will cross the territory for this 8th step 171.4 km that will start from Saint-Méen-le-Grand to join LAVAL (Mayenne). And residents will be able to benefit widely.
From La Bouëxière to Gennes-sur-Seiche. Furthermore, via Vitré, the editorial staff offers you its best spots here to attend the show.
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3:26 p.m., in Vitré: Arrival at the intermediate sprint in Vitré!
Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) wins the intermediate sprint in Vitré, in front of Tim Merlier (Sudal Quick-Step) and Anthony Turgis (Totalenergies).
3:15 p.m., in Gennes-sur-Seiche: EHPAD residents are party!
The residents of the EHPAD La Providence are at the forefront to admire the passage of the runners. Similarly, of the Tour de France in the town.
3:05 p.m.. In addition, in Vitré: the spectators are ready
Spectators are numerous at the level of the finish line of the intermediate sprint, Promenade Saint-Yves, in the heart of Vitré. Moreover, The runner should no longer be too long …
3 p.m., in Champeaux: the runners arrive!
2:50 p.m., in Gennes-sur-Seiche: family photo!
The Tour de France brings together many residents on the banks of the roads. Furthermore, such as this family, in the village of Gennes-sur-Seiche, who came to enjoy the show and the festivities.
2:45 p.m.: Television rights
Due to television rights. For example, The Vitré Journal will not be able to broadcast video of the passage of the runners of the Tour de France in the Pays de Vitré. Moreover, But rest assured, our phones and cameras are ready to immortalize this event!
2:30 p.m.. Furthermore, in Champeaux: animation in the village
The village comes alive in music before the arrival of the runners of the Tour de France with the Bagad Raoul II.
2:15 p.m., in Vitré: the passage of the caravan in a few photos
2 p.m., in Gennes-sur-Seiche: we obviously need relive this day celebration coffee in the town
1:45 p.m., in Argentré-du-Plessis: it’s party!
1:30 p.m., in the heart of the caravan: passage on the sprint line!
1:30 p.m., in Vitré: the passage of the advertising caravan in downtown Vitré!
1:20 p.m., in the heart of the caravan: the streets of Champeaux are crowded!
1:20 p.m., in Champeaux: the caravan is there!
1:15 p.m.. Similarly, in Gennes-sur-Seiche: a New Zealand cyclist present for the Tour
Glenice came specially from New Zealand to follow the Tour de France on site. Meanwhile, For this 8th stage, she deployed her tent at the campsite!
1:10 p.m. in Champeaux: it is the Dej ‘also in Champeaux. before the arrival of the advertising caravan
Sylvie and Éric de Montreuil-sous-Pérouse came specially attending the passage of the Tour de France in the historic village of Champeaux for food served by several local producers. In this case, good burgers! What to wait before the caravan passage…
1 p.m., in Vitré: snack break in the shade of the Saint-Yves promenade.
12:50 p.m.. in Vitré: a funny bike in the streets of the city center…
We met a big bi in the streets of Vitré! This type of bicycle is to be found near the courtyard of the Château de Vitré (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 2 p.m.-6 p.m.). Free animation of old bikes is organized.
12:20 p.m., in the heart of the caravan: passing through the streets of Romillé!
11:50 a.m.. in Vitré: last settings for the city road service
Didier Louvel, head of the road service at the town hall of Vitré and the agents refine the last preparations to secure the passage of the Tour.
About fifty city agents and as many volunteers are mobilized for this day.
11:40 am, in Vitré: entertainment in the city center
Tour partners and local associations offer entertainment throughout this day.
Groupama notably opened its village in the Tour de France, completely free and open to everyone, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
11:30 a.m., in the heart of the caravan: The Senseo caravan leaves Saint-Méen-le-Grand with Louis on board!
11:20 am. in Vitré: hundreds of spectators are already present!
Several hundred people are already present in Vitré at the intermediate sprint. The best places are reserved. Many families take advantage of entertainment on the station forecourt.
11:10 a.m.. in Argentré-du-Plessis: the merchants on the main street are ready for the relive this day celebration Tour
In Argentré-du-Plessis, the merchants on the main street released the refreshments on the sidewalks, there are already people on the spot.
11:05 am. in Vitré: the place of the station comes alive
Entertainment is offered at Place relive this day celebration de la Gare in Vitré where several hundred people are already present.
11 a.m., in the heart of the caravan: Louis, our local correspondent, will live the Tour de France from the Senseo caravan!
10:50 am, in Vitré: the CCV is in place!
The cyclo club vitrean is already on site in Vitré. with its young people in the colors of the club, to enjoy this big day of bike!
10:45 am: This 8th step will pay tribute to Louison Bobet, French legend of the Tour de France.
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Intermediate sprint at Vitré around 3:15 p.. m.
Vitré will notably see the runners cross the city center. where a intermediate sprint will be played at the level of Place Saint-Yves, as in 2021.
It will allow runners to garner points in the classification of the green jersey, which rewards the best sprinter.
The passage of the runners is planned to 15 h 15 in Vitré. Many activities will be organized in the station sector (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A giant screen will also be installed to take full advantage of the race to the podium. The city of Argentré-du-Plessis will also come alive for the occasion.
Advertising caravans from 1 p.m. at La Bouëxière and 1:20 p.m. in Vitré
But before the race. the show will be there on the course with the festive parade of the Tour de France advertising caravans. It is expected around 1:15 p.m. in Vitré. One of our correspondents also embarked on one of them. the Senseo caravan, to make you live the event from the inside!
Lucile Trihan Coignard. Maxime Turberville and Léo Gautret with our local correspondents
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