Tour de France 2026: 23 days, Sat 4 July Florence start, Sun 26 July Champs-Élysées finish. 21 stages, 2 rest days. For Paris: OPI semi-permanent routine Saturday 4 July holds exactly until the Champs final sprint. €45, 45 min, salon open 7 days a week.
1. The route in brief
Tour 2026 in summary:
- Sat 4 July: Florence Grand Départ (Italy) — Stage 1 Florence-Rimini 207 km
- Week 1: Tuscany → Italian Alps → French border
- Week 2: French Alps (mythical cols) → Pyrenees
- Week 3: return to Paris via Massif Central
- Sun 26 July: Champs-Élysées finish 5:45pm
2 rest days Monday 13 and Monday 20 July. 21 total stages. Daily France 2 and Eurosport broadcast 1-5:30pm.
2. Paris stages not to miss
Three key moments to follow from Paris:
- Sat 4 July: Florence start — event, big-evening atmosphere
- Mon 13 July: rest day eve of 14 July — historical bonus
- Sun 26 July: Champs-Élysées finish — the annual Paris event
To follow Champs-Élysées finish in person: see our 26 July finish guide.
3. The beauty routine covering the full Tour
OPI semi-permanent application Saturday 4 July (start day) holds exactly 23 days, until Champs-Élysées finish Sunday 26 July. That's optimal timing without touch-up. Recommended colour: jersey yellow (Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants OPI) or nude powder pink for discreet follow. See our yellow colour breakdown.
4. Saturday 4 July booking
Saturday 4 July 10am-12pm slots are most requested (back for 1pm broadcast). Direct online booking on our calendar. Salon open 7 days, 1st arrondissement, Pyramides metro.
Book your Tour de France 2026 routine
Saturday 4 July 10am application holds until Champs-Élysées finish Sun 26 July. OPI semi-permanent €45, 45 min.
View Saturday 4 July calendarFrequently Asked Questions
Sunday 26 July 2026 around 5:45pm. The most followed annual Paris event. See our Champs finish guide with Sunday routine.
Yes, OPI semi-permanent holds 21-25 days on average. Applied Sat 4 July, it reaches Sun 26 July without touch-up. Perfect Tour 2026 timing.
Jersey yellow (Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants OPI) if you want to commit; nude powder pink (Bubble Bath) for office-friendly discreet follow. Both hold identically 3 weeks.