The opening of the exhibition “100 Years of the Yellow Jersey” will take place this Sunday in the presence of many wearers of the Yellow Jersey.
Since its appearance 100 years ago, in 1919, when the Tour was already in its thirteenth edition, the Yellow Jersey has illuminated the race and highlighted destinies, both big and small, to the point where it has become a universal emblem that significantly contributes to the fame of the Tour de France.
This anniversary will thus be marked by an exhibition designed by the National Sports Museum, in collaboration with Amaury Sport Organisation, the organizer of the Tour de France. It recounts, for all audiences, the countless adventures of the Yellow Jersey, whether on the shoulders of the greatest champions or those of a modest wearer.
It also reminds us that while the Yellow Jersey is synonymous with glory, it is also soaked in sweat and sometimes tears, through a long series of achievements, disappointments, or even tragedies.
From Eugรจne Christophe, the first to don this badge of honor, to Geraint Thomas, its most recent holder; from Eddy Merckx, the absolute record holder who spent more than three months of his life in yellow, to the most fleeting leader, the exhibition “100 Years of the Yellow Jersey” tells how this garment of light has continually made and unmade heroes. For a day or always.
Spanning over 500 m2, 170 objects, and numerous immersive and interactive devices (bike simulator, virtual reality headset, hologram, game course for families, etc.), pay tribute to this legendary jersey that, since its creation, makes the rider unique among their peers in the peloton and weaves the thread of both the grand and small histories of the Tour.
