Tour de France to pass through Villefranche-de-Rouergue in 2027

The town will host the 15th stage of the renowned cycling race, connecting Rodez to Albi, on Sunday, July 18, 2027.

Generic image of a cyclist on a racing bike, seen from behind, on a French country road.
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Generic image of a cyclist on a racing bike, seen from behind, on a French country road.

The town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue will host a stage of the Tour de France, one of the world's greatest sporting events, on Sunday, July 18, 2027.

The 15th stage of the cycling race will connect Rodez to Albi, passing through Villefranche-de-Rouergue. This event is expected to attract a significant crowd of spectators to see the caravan pass and cheer for the world's best cyclists.
The town will also benefit from live image broadcasting on France TV channels, which will be viewed in over 190 countries, offering international visibility to the municipality.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Villefranche-de-Rouergue (02/11/2026)