French media on 2025-07-05 largely focused on the Grand Départ of the Tour de France from Lille, with extensive live coverage of the first stage, culminating in Jasper Philipsen's sprint victory and his claiming of the yellow jersey. Concurrently, the historic re-opening of the Seine for public bathing in Paris received significant attention throughout the day, as Parisians embraced the new opportunity. Protests against the A69 highway project also continued, marked by escalating tensions and reports of flagged individuals among demonstrators. In the late afternoon, the PSG-Bayern Munich football match became a dominant live story, particularly as Paris secured a dramatic semi-final qualification despite playing with reduced numbers. Other notable developments included the ongoing diplomatic complexities surrounding Algerian author Boualem Sansal's imprisonment, and in the evening, the announcement of Elon Musk's new 'Party of America' garnered prominent international coverage.