Le Tour des Géants, Tour de France museum at Philippe-Tissié Stadium, Pau, France.
Le Tour des Géants is an open-air museum at Philippe-Tissié Stadium featuring tall yellow totems dedicated to different Tour de France winners. Each structure holds audio recordings and archival content accessible through QR codes on personal devices in multiple languages.
The site once held a velodrome built in 1901 that hosted cycling events for decades before its closure. The current memorial was established in 2015 to honor the city's long connection with the Tour de France.
The totems bear the names of cycling legends and serve as landmarks where locals and visitors pause to reflect on the sport's importance to the region. They represent how this competition has shaped collective memory and identity in Pau.
The museum sits in the Bois-Louis neighborhood and is free to visit, allowing you to explore at your own pace. The pathways are wheelchair-accessible, making it easy for all visitors to navigate the outdoor space.
A specialized foundry in Albi creates a new totem each year to honor the current Tour de France champion. This ongoing tradition means the collection continuously grows, making it a living monument that changes with time.
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