The 60 years of the Treaty of Rome could not escape the Tour de France. Since its first edition, the Grande Boucle has champions from Germany, Belgium, France and Italy, to which will be added Luxembourger, Dutch, British, Danish, Polish and many others … With this exhibition Along the Quai d’Orsay, there are no less than 16 emblematic photos that retrace the history of the Tour and of Europe: Great Departures, stop-off cities but also epic battles for the winning of the Yellow Jersey, Spreading the territories and glorifying the values of sharing and pacifism among Europeans through a common passion: cycling.
The Tour de France and Europe, a common and inseparable history.
Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France: “The Tour is more than sport. It’s history, geography, it’s a celebration. For the first time in Düsseldorf three hymns will sound: German and French but also the European anthem. “
Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs: “The Tour de France is not a competition like the others because its international dimension and its inscription in the territory are exceptional. The Tour de France brings its contribution to the fortification of the European construction, it is a message of peace “.
