Tour de France 2009 runs July 4 to Sunday July 26, 2009, with 21 stages covering a total distance of 2,174 miles (or 3,500 kilometers). See the daily blog coverage, map, stage list, top Tour de France merchandise, a list of teams and riders, and find out more about planning a visit to the tour stops along the route.
About the Tour de France
Tour de France
At this France Travel About site, we have followed the Tour de France for several years. The perspective here is not simply that of a fan of the sporting event, but as a francophile. Each day during the 2009 Tour de France, you will learn about each stage or stopover. The Tour de France isn't just a race, but an exploration of France.
Tour de France Trip Planner
Catherina Balet/Paris Tourism Office
It isn't as difficult as you might think to catch the Tour de France in action. You don't need to follow the tour for weeks around the country, but can pick one spot. It's simply a matter of knowing where to go and when. The best part is you can choose between so many facets of French destinations, from cities to rural areas to mountaintop resort villages. Here's help guiding you on your Tour de France travels.
Previous Years' Tour de France Coverage
Stefan Kraus/Paris Tourism Office
Tour de France's annual race through France has been an even here on About as well. Take a flashback to previous years' coverage here: