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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Revel – A veteran!
Revel, a veteran with 8 times a stage town, has seen many strong finishes since the first time 1966. This medieval town located at the base of Black Mountain is known for its town centre square and its Saturday market offering many flavors. Nature is sounding the town with its gardens and the Saint-Ferréol Lake. Revel is also labeled as “Arts and Crafts Town”. Top hotels in Revel, France Hôtel De Charme La Comtadine Domaine de Château de Garrevaques La Renaissance Hôtel Des Maziès … Read entire article »
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Rodez – Once a stage town!
Rodez is located in the Aveyron department in southern France. The town has a population of 26 400 and is once a stage town of the tour. The town is two-thousand years old and during medieval times it was divided by a city wall cause of a rivalry between the Counts and the Bishops of Rodez. Throughout its urban areas Rodez offers many historical sights in great mix with its more modern parts. Top 10 hotels in Rodez , France Campanile Rodez Hôtel Mercure Rodez Cathédrale Deltour Hôtel Rodez Bourran Hotel Biney Concorde Citôtel Les Peyrieres Ferme de Bourran Hotel Hotel Du Clocher – Logis de France Deltour Hôtel Rodez Hôtel Balladins Rodez-Onet … Read entire article »
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Mende – Second time a stage town
Mende located in the centre of Lozère area offers both a rich heritage and amazing nature with protected wild areas. Surrounded by mountains with well maintained environment Mende offers great quality of life for tourists as well as inhabitants. The town has a well kept heritage with a medieval district as well as its gothic cathedral from the 14th century. This town is also welcoming sports of all kinds with a boosting 80 sports clubs on a population of 13 400 people. Top hotels in Mende, France Hôtel du Pont Roupt Deltour Hôtel Mende Eco Deltour Hôtel Mende City … Read entire article »
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