Tour de France 2028 to begin in Reims, France, with early June start due to LA Olympics

The 2028 Tour de France will begin in Reims, France, marking the first French Grand Départ since 2025, as announced on Monday. The race will feature stages starting or finishing in several Grand Est region cities including Charleville-Mézières, Épernay, Verdun, Metz, and Thionville. The early June start date is a scheduling adjustment made due to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.