Stage 1 - Event Recap
An opening evening of cycling, culture, and conviviality at Alliance Française de Perth
An opening evening of cycling, culture, and conviviality at Alliance Française de Perth
On Saturday 4 July 2026, Alliance Française de Perth launched the Tour de France 2026 Series with a lively opening evening dedicated to the spirit of the Grand Départ. Inspired by Spain, host of the opening stage, this first event brought together cycling enthusiasts, lovers of French culture, and members of our wider community in a warm and celebratory atmosphere.
The evening featured route highlights, early race analysis, jersey predictions, live updates, and a Spanish-themed cocktail reception. It marked the beginning of a three-part series running from 4 to 24 July 2026, designed to explore the Tour de France through sport, geography, culture, and gastronomy.
Stage 1 offered an engaging introduction to the 2026 Tour de France and set the tone for the rest of the series. Guests enjoyed a combination of expert commentary, shared enthusiasm for the race, and convivial moments over food and wine.
Here is a preview of the evening through a small selection of images.
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The Tour de France 2026 Series continues this Thursday 9 July with Stage 2: Pyrenees, South-West France and quiz. Join us for an interactive evening featuring a Tour de France quiz, a regional presentation, and tastings inspired by the Pyrenees and the Grand South-West.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this opening evening and helped make Stage 1 such a memorable beginning to the series. We also warmly thank our guests, speakers, sponsors, and partners for their contribution to the success of the event.