DIRECT. Tour de France 2024: advertising caravan, peloton and popular festival… a day on the roadsides of Hérault

The Tour de France stops in Hérault this Tuesday July 16. MAXPPP – NICOLAS GOISQUE

The Tour de France stops in Hérault this Tuesday July 16. The runners will go from Gruissan to Nîmes, notably crossing Béziers, Pézenas then the west and north of the Montpellier region. Follow the day live.

L'ESSENTIEL

Arrival in Hérault at 1:47 p.m. at Lespignan Passage of the caravan two hours before the runners Intermediate sprint at 3:33 p.m. in Matelettes, near Viol-le-Fort Côte de Fambetou (4th category) near St-Mathieu-de-Tréveils The route in Hérault in detail, from Biterrois to Pic-Saint-Loup

12:25 p.m.

Lots of people and atmosphere on the Allées in Béziers

The crowd gathered along the Allées to witness the passage of the caravan. The Tour has not passed through the city of Riquet since 2006. The fervor around this great sporting and popular event remains intact.

La caravane du Tour dans Béziers ! pic.twitter.com/46StWRemLu

— Midi Libre Béziers (@MLBeziers) July 16, 2024

12:20.

In Béziers, the first vehicles of the caravan already there

And here we go! The public is having a great time, in Béziers, near the vehicles of the caravan.

12:15.

Atmosphere with the caravan in Lespignan!

They didn't miss their appointment in Lespignan to enjoy the passage of the caravan's floats! Lots of people on the side of the road.

They are there so as not to miss anything of the caravan passing through Lespignan. Gaëlle Liot

La caravane du Tour à Lespignan pic.twitter.com/FtYrfrjb1N

— Midi Libre Béziers (@MLBeziers) July 16, 2024

11h58.

The caravan arrives in Lespignan

The Tour de France caravan arrives its entry into Hérault and arrives in Lespignan.

Tour de France, la caravane arrive à Lespignan pic.twitter.com/ESyTngR3sH

— Midi Libre Béziers (@MLBeziers) July 16, 2024

11:50 a.m.

There are many camper vans on the Puéchabon coast

At the exit of Puechabon, dozens of camper vans took advantage of a July 15 off to set up on a strategic coast. At the end of the morning, the pre-caravan passes and the brands begin to distribute goodies.

There are numerous motorhomes on the Puechabon coast. FREE NOON/JEROME MOUILLOT

There are numerous motorhomes on the Puechabon coast. FREE NOON/JEROME MOUILLOT 11h46.

On the Saint-Mathieu side, we are waiting for the helicopter!

The Young Farmers 34 and the Fnsea34 designed a straw bale fresco at the Sainte Lucie d'Euzet estate, in Saint Mathieu-de-Tréviers. A “super Hérault” that they hope to see broadcast live on France Télévision thanks to images from the helicopter. The fresco took six hours of work yesterday.

Six hours of work for the farmers' fresco. FREE MIDI/THIERRY JOUGLA 11:34.

In Béziers, passing cadets and juniors

Before the arrival of the caravan scheduled for midday in Béziers, the atmosphere rises in the city center, while cadet and junior cyclists are already passing through the Allées.

In Béziers, passing cadets and juniors FREE NOON 11h17.

In Lespignan, the enthusiasts are settled: “We are all cyclists in the family!” 

In Lespignan, where the caravan is expected shortly before noon, the public flocks. Like Jérôme and Christine and their family: “We came to scout yesterday to find the right place to stand to see the cyclists pass. We placed ourselves in the curve because that's the place where they ride the slowest. We had already seen the Tour de France in 2016 in Argenteuil. We came to support Jalabert and Pogi, we are all cyclists in the family.”
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Jérôme, Christine and their family are in place. Gaëlle Liot 11h02.

Everything to know about the passage to Béziers

The Tour de France will enter the town of Béziers shortly before 2 p.m. Here's how not to miss anything of the show: Transition of the Tour de France to Béziers: everything you need to know

10:30 a.m.

The party is getting ready in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

The runners will not arrive until around 4 p.m. near Saint- Mathieu-de-Tréviers. But the festivities are already taking place around the RD1 at the entrance to the town. A stand village is set up, notably with the presence of Pascal, Laurie and Laura behind that of the Grand-Pic-Saint-Loup Tourist Office.

Pascal, Laurie and Laura are already in place. FREE MIDI/THIERRY JOUGLA 10:17 a.m.

A day of celebration on the roads of Hérault

Hello everyone, and welcome to this special live Tour de France in Hérault. We invite you to experience this 16th stage with us, in the villages and on the roadsides of the department, on the west and north side of Montpellier. The editorial staff of Midi Libre Montpellier is mobilizing to take you to the heart of the sporting event.

The Tour de France begins this Tuesday, July 16 his last week. After the Pyrenees and before the Alps, the runners today pass through Occitanie. The day after the rest day, the peloton will set off from Gruissan, in Aude, to reach Nîmes in Gard. And put on a show on the roads of the department, particularly in the Hérault valley and around Pic Saint-Loup.

During a previous visit to Saint-Martin-de-Londres. FREE MIDI/JEAN MICHEL MART