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Par Guillaume ROBERT le samedi 25 juin 2022 08:54 - Actualité Lien permanent --> - Commentaires : 3 .

Dans le cadre de ce partenariat et peu avant l’étape mythique du Paris-Roubaix, la première marque de mode masculine française a souhaité symboliser ce partenariat et nous dévoile une collection capsule dédiée au Tour de France fun, décomplexée et 100% In Progress.

Les vêtements « In Progress » sont fabriqués à partir de matières biologiques, éco-conçues ou de matières recyclées. Le savoir-faire de la marque pour une mode plus durable et la mise en avant des mobilités douces sont en adéquation parfaite avec le Tour de France d’aujourd’hui ! Un événement qui a également évolué pour plus d’éco-responsabilité.

Attention, les hauts taillent un peu grand. Si vous hésitez entre du M ou du L par exemple, n'hésitez pas à opter pour du M.

De 7.99 € les chaussettes à 39.99 € pour le sweat en passant par 19.99 € le t-shirt, il y en a pour tous les goûts et tous les budgets.

La collection capsule par là !

Et pour aller plus loin dans ce partenariat, Jules met en place des collaborations exclusives avec deux marques françaises, responsables et engagées : Cul & Chemises & N’GO.

JULES x Cul & Chemises

La marque a été pensée autour de plusieurs valeurs : le respect de l’homme et de la planète, la simplicité, la durabilité et la transparence. Chez Cul & Chemises, ils s’assurent que ces valeurs se retrouvent dans toute la chaîne de production de t-shirts, fabriqués dans l’usine Lemahieu à Saint André Lez-Lille dans le Nord de la France.

Alors à l’occasion de la seconde étape du Tour de France (le Paris-Roubaix) tout comme le Paris-Nice, Cul & Chemises a dessiné un tshirt 100% coton issu de l’agriculture biologique et 2 écussons interchangeables à scratcher.

Tarif : 45 €

JULES x N'GO

Elles seront portées par le staff ASO et vendues en édition limitée au moment de l’événement au prix de 95€99.

N’go c’est la marque de baskets et accessoires éco-conçus, équitables et solidaires, engagée auprès des minorités ethniques vietnamiennes pour faire perdurer leur artisanat ancestral.

A retrouver ici au tarif de 95.99 €.

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• Commentaires 3

Pierre mardi 28 juin 2022, 20:11 1

découvert ce midi dans le magasin. très sympa j'ai pris un polo (pour commencer)

smog mardi 28 juin 2022, 20:26 2

Je ne trouve pas le design très chouette pour ma part (on s'en fiche me direz vous). Mais pour les articles fabriqués avec "éthique", je ne peux que saluer l'initiative qui commence à prendre de l'ampleur.

Topgun mercredi 29 juin 2022, 06:43 3

Fabriquer des tee shirts à l'effigie du TDF,très bonne idée et en plus le choix est varié. par contre il taille grand,prendre une taille inférieure. Voilà un beau cadeau à ce faire et même pour un ami.

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Chemisette regular Tour de France coton biologique - Bleu

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Vous souhaitez conserver votre chemise préférée le plus longtemps possible ? Voici nos conseils pour en prendre soin. Tout d'abord, et au risque de vous faire penser à papa ou maman, Jules vous rappelle qu'il ne faut pas laisser traîner sa chemise en boule sur le canapé ou le lit. Il est également essentiel de bien la déboutonner pour l'enfiler et ce, jusqu'aux poignets, pour éviter de les abîmer, et de déformer la chemise. Cela semble évident mais qui n'a jamais forcé sur les boutons du poignet ?

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• Pour le vin, café, encre : un linge imbibé d'alcool ménager pour tamponner la tâche (si possible encore fraîche).

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Jules fait son Tour de France

La boutique de mode masculine Jules lance une collection de vêtements officiels Tour de France ainsi que quelques T-shirts humoristiques autour du vélo. Tous en selle !

La collection Jules x Tour de France

Jules à pris le départ un peu en avance. Prochaine étape : votre dressing ! Ligne d’arrivée : un look fun ambiance cyclisme. 🚴‍♂️

L’enseigne de mode s’adresse ici aux amateurs de vélo, et leur propose une petite collection de fringues réalisées en partenariat avec le Tour de France . En rayon, cinq pièces de mode originales et officielles à découvrir. Fantaisie et humour sont au rendez-vous avec des imprimés sympas et des messages rigolos ! Zoom sur ces T-shirts et sweat-shirts licence Tour de France à shopper en ce moment chez Jules :

Les T-shirts vélo humoristiques

Et pour compléter la collection, Jules propose aussi trois modèles de T-shirts manches courtes aux imprimés humoristiques autour du vélo, expressions et anagrammes.

A noter : la livraison est gratuite en magasin et offerte à domicile ou en points Mondial Relay dès 59 € de commande.

Et sinon, les soldes d’été sont toujours en cours chez Jules avec des réductions jusqu’à -50% ! On fonce !

Découvrez la collection Tour de France sur la boutique en ligne Jules.com

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AUX COULEURS DU TOUR AVEC LA COLLECTION JULES

Habilleur officiel de l’organisation de la Grande Boucle pour les 4 prochaines années, la marque nordiste et roubaisienne, Jules, propose une collection capsule dite In Progress, car fabriquée à partir de matières biologiques, éco-conçues ou de matières recyclées, dédiée au Tour de France et à des prix très attractifs.

Première marque de mode masculine en France, Jules habille désormais, et pour 4 ans, l’organisation du Tour de France, mais aussi des grandes courses organisées tout au long de l’année par A.S.O. A l’occasion du Tour de France 2022, Jules symbolise ce partenariat prestigieux avec la création d’une collection capsule à destination du grand public. Une collection sur le thème du cyclisme qui se décline avec des chaussures (95,99 €), des tee-shirts (19,95 €), un sweat-shirt (39,99 €), un polo (29,99 €), un bob (19,99 €), un boxer (12,99 €) et des chaussettes (7,99 €) pour un total look vélo. Collection en vente dans les boutiques Jules ainsi que sur le site internet de la marque roubaisienne.

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Nouveau fournisseur officiel du Tour de France, la marque de mode masculine habillera les coureurs et le staff de l’équipe UCI World Tour Cofidis cette saison. L’occasion de faire la part belle à des valeurs communes en matière de mobilité douce et de développement durable.

Throughout the season, as soon as the races are over, the riders and staff of the Cofidis team will wear elegant and comfortable Jules shirts and jackets. A partnership that makes sense given the shared aspirations of the French brand and the UCI World Tour team. 

In the wheel of the Tour de France

As the leading men's fashion brand in France, Jules has established itself as a benchmark for everyday clothing, both in terms of design and eco-responsibility. Its 'In Progress' collection is made from organic and eco-designed materials. They are aimed at a male clientele on the move and therefore adept at surpassing themselves, just like the Cofidis runners demonstrate at each competition. 

This new partnership also highlights Jules' involvement in cycling. The brand has joined forces with Amaury Sport Organisation to become the official supplier of the Tour de France for the next four editions. 

Benoit LATRON, Marketing Director at Jules: "We are very happy and proud to associate Jules for the first time in its history with the values of sport in general and cycling in particular. We are very attached to our regional roots, and while our commitment as suppliers to ASO had been confirmed, it seemed essential to us to create special links with the Cofidis team, one of the best teams in the world, located just a few pedal strokes away from our headquarters in Roubaix. It is therefore with great pleasure that we dress the Cofidis team 'à la ville' and that we will follow their exploits with passion.

Cédric VASSEUR, general manager of Cofidis: "We are very happy to see the staff and our riders wearing the colours of the Jules brand. The team is delighted to be associated with a brand whose values we share and whose territorial proximity to the Hauts-de-France region. It is very rewarding and exciting to contribute at our level to the development of products intended for people who regularly travel by bike. Having the confidence of a brand like Jules, which promotes elegance and is involved in cycling, is a great source of pride for us. 

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Our Jules Collection is named after the French cyclist, also known as the acrobat, Jules Deloffre. He was given this name because he performed iconic acrobatic maneuvers in front of the crowd when he reached the finish line of the stages. He took part in fourteen editions of the Tour de France between 1908 and 1928, completing seven of them. Between 1920 and 1985 he held the record for the most number of participations in the Tour de France, which was only surpassed in 1967.

The collection

The Jules collection consists of, among other things , cycling jerseys,   cycling jackets ,   bib-shorts & tights , vests, gloves, and much more for both men and women. Furthermore, we can offer combined bundles so that you can get complete outfits, such as " Go with Jules " and " Jules, Jules, Jules ".

See our Jules collection for men here.

What is the isolés category?

In the earlier years of the Tour de France, the cyclists participated as individuals, as the tour organizer, Henri Desgrange, wanted the Tour de France to showcase the individual strength of the cyclists. In the mentioned years, cyclists could participate without sponsors and division into teams, as they were instead categorized under different names. The first name was isolles.

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Inspired by the first riders in the isolés category, our Jules collection is a modern look back at the real riders and designed for hard training with high quality materials. With a Nordic streamlined discreet color-blocking for the current riders around the world.

Disclaimer: You are seeing translated version of the website. This translated version of our website is provided for your convenience. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the translation, discrepancies may exist. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any translated information. Users are encouraged to refer to the original content.

Jules Deloffre

Our Jules Collection is named after a French cyclist, also known as the acrobat, Jules Deloffre. He took part in fourteen editions of the Tour de France between 1908 and 1928, completing seven of them. Between 1920 and 1985 he held the record for the number of entries in the Tour de France, and was the only holder of this record until 1966. Deloffre was famous for performing acrobatics in front of the crowd at the finish line of the stages.

The collection

In the Jules collection, we have several different products for both men and women, such as cycling jerseys, cycling jackets , bib shorts & tights , vests, gloves, and much more. We also have bundles for Jules such as " Go with Jules " and " Jules, Jules, Jules ".

See our Jules collection for ladies here.

What is the isolés category?

In the early years of the Tour de France, cyclists participated as individuals. Although they had sponsors, they were not allowed to work as a team because tour organizer Henri Desgrange wanted the Tour de France to be a display of individual strength. In these years, cyclists could also participate without sponsors. They were categorized under different names, the first being isolles.

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21 COLLECTIBLE STAGES: THE TOUR DE FRANCE LAUNCHES ITS FIRST DIGITAL COLLECTION

On January 9th, the Tour de France is launching its first collection of digital collectibles representing the 21 stages of the Tour de France 2023. The opportunity for the Tour de France community to appropriate even more the 2023 route. Each participant will be able to collect for free one of the stages through playing games on the Tour de France. 21 of these stages will give their owners the chance to live a VIP experience on the associated stage of the Tour de France 2023. The other collectibles will allow the players to complete the collection and maybe win another VIP experience on the Champs-Elysées or other exclusive prizes. A secondary market where players may sell and exchange their collectibles will be created. Revenues generated for the Tour de France by the secondary market will be donated to the “Riding into the Future” initiatives.

The Tour de France launches its first ever digital collection: “21 COLLECTIBLE STAGES”. For the first time, Tour de France fans will have the chance to become the owner of “exclusive Tour de France digital collectibles” (C. Prudhomme).  

The digital collectibles will represent the 21 stages of the 2023 Tour de France route through a 3D animation of each stage. All these digital collectibles will be accessible for free to the general public at https://collectible.letour.fr. In order to obtain these digital collectibles, fans will have to take part in online quests (quizzes, challenges, social media activities…) to earn points over the course of 21 days. At the end of those 21 days, the highest-ranked participants will receive a digital mystery box containing one of these official Tour de France 2023 collectibles.

Among them, 21 randomly chosen ones, defined as “Unique” (one for each stage), will give their owners an access to a VIP experience for the 2023 stage in question. For the first time ever, the Tour de France is giving its fans the chance to immerse themselves in the world’s greatest professional race.

At the end of this initial phase, the owners of a 2023 route digital collectible will be able to carry on their journey on the platform. The second phase of this operation will be based on a playful collection approach: gather a certain number of the Tour de France 2023 stages to obtain more or less exclusive rewards depending on the level of completion of the collection.

In order to animate this new community and for its members to share their discoveries, a dedicated Discord channel will be created and made accessible to all the Tour de France fans.

Revenues generated for the Tour de France by the secondary market, on which participants will be able to sell and exchange their digital collectibles, will all be donated by the Tour de France to its “Riding into the Future” initiatives, which are working towards making cycling possible for all.

These digital collectibles will be hosted through the blockchain technology Polygon, particularly well-reputed for its very limited energy consumption.

  The key dates        

• January 3rd: registration opening
• From January 9th to 30th: the platform opens and the 21-day quest period begins
• January 30th-31st: quest period ends, digital collectibles are distributed, 21 VIP-experience winners are announced and the secondary market opens

Christian Prudhomme , General Director of the Tour de France: “The Tour de France starts 2023 with this innovation for its fans. The real popular celebration in July that characterizes the Tour de France creates a proximity with the its public all along the 3,500km of its route. The digital collection of the Tour de France 2023 stages responds to this logic: everyone will have the opportunity to obtain exclusive digital collectibles the “Grande Boucle”. The luckiest ones will be able to experience unique moments on the Tour.”

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Heading further west along the Loire River is a 37-mile-long artistic trail called Estuaire Nantes < > Saint-Nazaire which showcases 33 sculptures, installations and architectural projects. The variety of works on show is astounding: a human foot the size of a lorry; a giant yellow tape measure; a series of bright, luminous rings and, perhaps the most striking of all, Le Serpent d'océan — a 425ft-long aluminium skeleton of a sea serpent, installed on the foreshore of the Loire estuary so that it emerges and submerges according to the tides. From April to October, a two-and-a-half hour river cruise follows a similar route. Read on for seven of the city's most striking cultural hotspots.  

1. Les Machines de l’île

It’s the Grand Elephant that strikes you first. Constructed of wood and steel, 40ft high and weighing nearly 50 tonnes, it’s become something of an emblem of Nantes. It’s powered by a motor, and with space on board for 49 passengers, it regularly takes walks along the Loire riverside, trumpeting loudly and spraying water from its trunk. The giant pachyderm forms the centre of this vast exhibition of mechanical art — on the Île de Nantes in the Loire River, specifically in the city's former shipyard area — that’s dedicated to mechanical animals. Think a spider, a heron, a giant ant, a chameleon and a whole carousel of creatures from the deep. In fact, there's an entire workshop where the mechanical animals are created and tested which is open to the public. Much of this mind-bending attraction pays homage to the futuristic drawings of Leonardo da Vinci and the sci-fi stories of Nantes’ most famous son, Jules Verne. Not only can visitors get up close to the machines, some, like the Grand Elephant, can be boarded for rides.

2. The Château des ducs de Bretagne

Built in the late 15 th century, this castle in Nantes’ medieval quarter is a stout fortress from the outside but has an elegant palace within the ramparts. Inside, you’ll find the Musée d’Histoire de Nantes, which charts the city’s complicated history from medieval times through to the slave trade and the two world wars.

3. Musée d’arts de Nantes

Situated right in the heart of the city, between the cathedral and the botanical gardens, this museum holds more than 13,000 works dating from the 13 th century all the way up to the present day, with contributions from the likes of Delacroix, Monet, Picasso, Kandinsky and Kapoor. The gallery was renovated and reopened in 2017, and now includes the Cube — four storeys dedicated to contemporary art — created by British architecture firm Stanton Williams.

4. HAB Galerie

This contemporary art gallery — on the western tip of the Île de Nantes — regularly features paintings, sculptures, videos and installations from a wealth of fascinating artists. The 15,070sq ft space is usually dedicated to just one artist per season, and is also home to a bookshop covering contemporary art, architecture, design and graphic novels. HAB stands for Hangar à Bananes, a nod to the building’s previous incarnation as a banana-ripening warehouse.

5. Musée Dobrée

Musée Dobrée — in the upmarket Graslin neighbourhood of Nantes — has been closed for the past 13 years, but is set to reopen in May 2024 in a 15 th -century manor house and neo-medieval palace. More than 2,000 artworks, from prehistorical times to the 20 th century, will be displayed across more than half an acre of exhibition space. The museum was originally built by local ship owner and art-lover Thomas Dobrée who, during his life, amassed a collection of more than 10,000 pieces of art.

6. Le Lieu Unique

Housed in a former biscuit factory on Nantes’ Canal Saint-Félix, this convivial arts centre showcases live music, DJs, theatre, cinema, dance, circus acts, literature and visual arts. There’s also a bar, a restaurant and a Turkish bath. Past and present exhibitions include theatre productions by celebrated actor and director Olivier Martin-Salvan and Italian playwright Romeo Castellucci.

7. Mémorial de l'Abolition de l'Esclavage

This memorial to the abolition of slavery , which opened in 2012 on the riverside Quai de la Fosse, is located on the very spot from which many ships involved in the Atlantic slave trade originally set sail. As the curators explain: ‘It pays tribute to those who have fought and those who are still fighting against human trafficking and slavery around the world. It’s not intended as a historical exhibit, but as a place to remember, to act as a warning and to send out a universal message.’

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