Tour de France 2026

Updated on 27/07/2026

Tour de France on 15 and 16 July 2026 in Nièvre

- Useful Information -

On the occasion of the 11th and 12th stages of the 2026 Tour de France passing through Nièvre on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July 2026, exceptional traffic and parking measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of cyclists, spectators, and all road users.

In metropolitan France and within the department, the prefect of Nièvre calls for vigilance from everyone and reminds people of the guidelines and good practices to follow (link to ongoing vigilance in the department of Nièvre).

Routes for Stages 11 and 12:

Map of Stage 12 - 16/07 - Magny-Cours > Chalon-sur-Saône

Map of Stage 12 - 16/07 - Magny-Cours > Chalon-sur-Saône:

Traffic and Safety:

All vehicle traffic and parking will be prohibited along the route used by the race at least 1 hour before the caravan passes and for 30 minutes after the national gendarmerie's finish vehicle has passed.

###### Municipalities crossed in Stage 11 on 15/07/2026:

The municipalities crossed are Lucenay-lès-Aix, Toury-Lurcy, Saint-Germain-Chassenay, Decize, Saint-Léger-des-Vignes, La Machine, Thianges, Ville-Langy, Anlezy, Frasnay-Reugny, Rouy, Billy-Chevannes, Saint-Benin d’Azy, Saint-Jean-aux-Amognes, Montigny-aux-Amognes, Vaux d’Amognes, Saint-Martin-d’Heuille, Urzy, Guérigny, Coulanges-lès-Nevers, Saint-Éloi, and Nevers.

###### Municipalities crossed on stage 12 of 16/07/2026:

The municipalities crossed are Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, Langeron, Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Azy-le-Vif, Neuville-lès-Decize, Saint-Parize-en-Viry, Avril-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-Chassenay, Decize, Champvert, Verneuil, Cercy-la-Tour, Fours, Rémilly, Lanty, Avrée, Fléty, Luzy.

Public parking is prohibited on bridges, in underground passages, in tunnels, alongside railway lines, along particularly narrow roads, as well as in sharp right-angle or hairpin bends following a long straight section or a steep descent.

Prohibited during the days of 15 and 16 July:

• the carrying, transporting, and use of smoke flares, entertainment fireworks, and pyrotechnic devices of categories F1, F2, F3, T1, T2, P1, P2;
• the use of drones and similar aircraft is also prohibited across all municipalities traversed by the race.

Given the restrictions in place, businesses, shops, agricultural holdings, and other activities located near the route are invited to anticipate their movements, deliveries, and organization of operations.

##### Safe practices to enjoy the Tour de France passage with peace of mind

Before the race passes:

* check the passage times and traffic conditions;

* plan your movements in advance;

* Avoid areas where visibility is reduced, especially at the exits of curves.

During the waiting and passage period:

* Stay alert for organization vehicles circulating before and after the caravan;

* Continuously monitor children and keep them away from the roadway;

* Stay behind barriers and follow instructions from law enforcement and traffic controllers;

* Do not cross the road;

* Do not run alongside the runners;

* Keep your animals on a leash and at a distance from the road;

* Take your photos and videos from a safe distance away from the roadway.

After the passage of the event:

* Follow instructions from security forces;

* Wait for the official reopening of the roads before proceeding.

More information:

<https://www.letour.fr/fr/etape-11>

<https://www.letour.fr/fr/etape-12>

More information on access and traffic conditions on the website of the Nièvre Departmental Council:

<https://nievre.fr/cadre-de-vie/sport-loisirs/sport/la-nievre-accueille-le-tour-de-france-2026/>

More information on access and traffic conditions in Nevers, on the website of the City of Nevers:

<https://www.nevers.fr/actualites/autour-du-tour>

General traffic and parking regulation orders issued by the Prefect of Nièvre:

[Download General TDF Prefect of Nièvre Order 15-07-2026

PDF - 4.95 Mb - 13/07/2026](/contenu/telechargement/25091/207671/file/AP portant réglementation circulation 11è étape TDF.pdf)

[Download General TDF Prefect of Nièvre Order 16-07-2026

PDF - 4.90 Mb - 13/07/2026](/contenu/telechargement/25092/207676/file/AP portant réglementation circulation 12è étape TDF.pdf)

Documents listed in the article

* [Download General Order TDF Prefect of Nièvre 15-07-2026

PDF - 4.95 MB - 13/07/2026](/contenu/telechargement/25091/207671/file/AP portant réglementation circulation 11è étape TDF.pdf)

* [Download General Order TDF Prefect of Nièvre 16-07-2026

PDF - 4.90 MB - 13/07/2026](/contenu/telechargement/25092/207676/file/AP portant réglementation circulation 12è étape TDF.pdf)