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How to Watch Le Tour de France Finale in Style

Cycling enthusiasts in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill have a handful of options to choose from.


Who will be drinking Champagne on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday? All signs point to Bradley Wiggins, who has crested the mountain ranges of the 2,200-mile race to cheers of "Allez Wiggo!" the entire ride. Barring an accident at Saturday's time trial, fans will be saying it at the finish line as well.

Should he prevail, Wiggins will become the first-ever British winner, expertly shepharded to Paris by the ruthlessly efficient Team Sky. But cyclists and Tour de France enthusiasts not planning an overnight flight to France can still toast the final stage in style.

If you're looking for a nearby locale at which to clink your Veuve Clicquot, try . This French restaurant-café normally plays soccer on the TV screen hanging above the bar, but on the heels of its last week—and with no major footie airing, anyway—bartenders have confirmed that they will be showing the Tour de France for those interested in cheering over brunch.

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Prefer to organize your own at-home affair? Look no further than critically renowned French bakery Bien Cuit for perfectly staled croissants, richly indulgent tarts and other sensational pastries and baguettes. Then, for some oozing, melty wheels of Brie, head to or .

No French féte would be complete without macarons. So be sure to peruse the selections at .

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And if you are low on fizz, nearby will be able to supply the proper bottle for kir royales and mimosas.

Allez Wiggo!


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