The big loop took its start from Lille

The smile of children and the spikes of parents. Saturday July 5 in Lille (North), the Tour de France rushes. A summer and party scent. The Ch'tis have been waiting for this moment for 31 years. “I think it's going to be the best atmosphere of the French public”, launched a fan who came to kick off the big loop. A stage in the Tour de France is also a unique opportunity to rub shoulders with its idols.

The big start is approaching and, behind the scenes, the time is for the very last preparations. An animator on the advertising caravan, Lucie Lemetayer will participate in her first Tour de France. Its role: to distribute to the public more than 8,000 gifts. “It's been years since I hear about it, already with my family we were on the side of the roads. It's quite incredible to find yourself behind the scenes”shared the young woman.

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