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PARIS CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES
The world capital Paris is the place were the final sprints of the Tour de France can be seen. The cycling friendly streets and the outstanding venues of Paris attracts together with the cheers from Parisians and tourists audience. It makes it the primary choice of city for ending the tour. Top 10 hotels in paris, france Mercure Paris Royal Madeleine Palma Astoria Opéra Villa Modigliani All Seasons Paris Voltaire République Brighton Mercure Raspail Avia Hotel Hôtel Ecole Centrale Palmon Opera … Read entire article »
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Wanze – Start of the Third Stage Cobblestone Classic
A certain highlight of the first week of the Tour de France, 2010, is the third stage cobblestone challenge. Cobblestones haven’t been negotiated in the Tour since 2004, and before that only … Read more »
Rotterdam – Grand start of Tour de France 2010
The Prologue and the Grand start of the Tour de France in 2010 both take place in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. For those of us that are huge fans of the Tour de … Read more »
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Tour de France 2010
In 2010, the 97th Tour de France covers 3,600 kilometres. The race starts in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and finishes in Paris, on Champs-Élyssés as always. The Tour launches with a Prologue in … Read more »
Rotterdam – Grand start of Tour de France 2010
The Prologue and the Grand start of the Tour de France in 2010 both take place in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. For those of us that are huge fans of the Tour de … Read more »
Brussels – Goal of Stage 1 in Tour de France 2010
Brussels is the site of the goal for the first stage of Tour de France in 2010. The riders reach the Belgian capital at the end of a 228 km long, flat … Read more »
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Longjumeau – Final stage town!
The town Longjumeau is close to Paris with only around 20 km keeping them apart. It could be the reason for Longiumeau this year to be the final stage and stage town for the Tour de France leading in to Paris. Longiumeau is even though the closeness to capital, a town were the country side shows off the desirable environment. Top 10 hotels in paris, france Mercure Paris Royal Madeleine Palma Astoria Opéra Villa Modigliani All Seasons Paris Voltaire République Brighton Mercure Raspail Avia Hotel Hôtel Ecole Centrale Palmon Opera … Read entire article »
Pauillac – premier town!
Pauillac has its premier in Tour de France this year and is a small town with only 5400 in population. The wine produced in this region is attracting people all over the world to visit the vineyards but also enjoy the famous lamb meat. Top hotels in Pauillac, France Château Pedesclaux Hotel de France et d’Angleterre … Read entire article »
Bordeaux – Popular stage town!
The city known for its wine produced in the region, Bordeaux is also one of the most visited stage towns in Tour de France. It will be a hosting Tour de France for the 80th time this year, yet, Bordeaux is a city of style where architecture, world heritage sites and a port by the sea plays an essential part for both residents as well as visitors. Top 10 hotels in Bordeaux, France Seeko’o Hôtel Best Western Bordeaux – Bayonne Etche-Ona La Maison Du Lierre Citéa Bordeaux Adagio City Aparthotel Bordeaux Gambetta Hotel Des 4 Soeurs Residhotel Galerie Tatry Citotel le Chantry Hôtel Gambetta Citadines Apart’hotel Bordeaux Mériadeck … Read entire article »
Salies-de-Béarn – Once a stage town!
Salies-de-Béarn, also known as the city of salt has got its name from the hot mineral water with a high salt content and is located in the area in south-west of France. The town has unusual architecture features and has once been a stage town in Tour de France. This year it is time again for Salies-de-Béarn to show off its charm in the cycling tour. Top hotels in Salies-de-Béarn, France Hôtel Du Parc Hotel Helios – Golf … Read entire article »
Col du Tourmalet – Once a stage finish!
The 2115 meters high Tour de France pass Col du Tourmalet on the Pyrenees is a place were the landscape plays a important roll. With its high altitude landscape, Col du Tourmalet has well known slopes which have not only become famous within the Tour de France but also as a ski-resort in the winters. … Read entire article »
Pau – 62 times a stage town!
The tour loves Pau! With a population of only 82 000 people Pau is a town overlooking the Pyrenean mountain. The future plans for Pau, to not only implement self-services bicycle stands but also a more environmental friendly nature inspired place, will further increase the town’s appearance as a stage starter and a place for a rest day on the Tour of France. Top 10 hotels in PAU, France Hotel Adour Hôtel Le Bourbon Logis Atlantic Hotel Citôtel Roncevaux Best Western Hôtel Continental Hotel Parc Beaumont Hotel Kyriad Prestige Pau Centre Hôtel Villa Navarre Altica Pau Brit Hôtel Bosquet … Read entire article »
Bagnères-de-Luchon – 50 times a stage town!
Bagnères-de-Luchon is a well disguised mountain town in the Pyrenees and a classic to the tour with its 50 times as a stage town. The town is well known for attracting celebrities to its warm spring waters, many mountain activities and its magnificent views. The fans of the tour has every year looked forward to the exiting climbs nearby this charming town! Top hotels in Bagnères-de-Luchon, France Acta Luchon Le Majestic Hôtel Club L’Ourson Panoramic ** Les Jardins Ramel Metropole Hotel Hotel Bellevue Hotel Le Floreal Illixon … Read entire article »
Pamiers – little Venice!
Pamiers a first time Stage town is the largest town in the Ariège with a population of 16 000 inhabitants. Pamiers that has it resembles to Venice with the canals, old town and a bell tower also has rich economic developments. Top hotels in Pamiers, France Hotel Premiere Classe Pamiers … Read entire article »
Ax-3 Domaines – The winter sports resort!
The Ski resort Ax-3 Domaines has hosted the tour since 2001. Ax 3 Domaines includes three skiing areas Bonascre, which hosts the stage finish, Saguet and Campels. Major developments are being made to keep the resorts in high class. The town, Ax les Thermes, dating back to the Middle Ages, hosts a spa centre, casino, wildlife reserve and much more. … Read entire article »