Sunday, July 27, Mantes-la-Ville welcomed for the first time the departure of the last stage of the Tour de France. A festive atmosphere, thousands of spectators and the star Tadej Pogacar were there.
A historic first for Mantes-la-Ville
It is on July 27 that Mantes-la-Ville woke up to the rhythm of Tour de France 2025. For the very first time, the town of Yvelin was chosen to kick off the last stage of the Grande Boucle. And inhabitants were there ! Several thousand people have made the trip to live the event as close as possible to runners.
“It’s impeccable!” “,” Super happy “,” a brilliant atmosphere “… The testimonies collected on site by TV78 testify to a Exceptional popular enthusiasmshared by the mayor Damergywho praised a real “international jubilation”.
A festive and cosmopolitan atmosphere
Beyond the premises, many foreign tourists had also made the trip to attend the event. Flags in hand, fans from Belgium, Morocco or elsewhere celebrated the arrival of the peloton in a friendly atmosphere.
“We come here because we love Belgian runners,” says a tourist. “I like the atmosphere of the Tour de France,” adds another. Proof that the test continues to federate far beyond the borders.
Pogacar, the 2025 edition star
On everyone’s lips that day: Tadej Pogacar. The 26 -year -old Slovenian runner wore the yellow jersey For this last step, which he then has won, winning his 4th big loop. For the fans present: “It is great! “,” I’m very fan of him “,” it’s very hard to dethrone him “. An ovation deserved for a champion already entered history.