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Bourg-de-Péage – Capital of hat-making!
Being a first time stage Bourg-de-Péage still has some experience from being a stage town of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré. The town with about 10 100 inhabitants used to be famous for its hat manufacturing naming the town the capital of hat-making. Nowadays, the town has transformed its industry into modern technology and innovation using its location with nearby motorways and railway tracks to its advantage. Top hotels in Bourg-de-Péage, France Cat’Hotel … Read entire article »
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Bourg-lès-Valence – Stage Finish!
Bourg-lès-Valence is located in the centre of the Rhône Valley, with Lyon and Marseilles not many hours away. This is the first time this town will host as a stage finish for the tour. The industries of Bourg ranges from its well maintained natural resources and closeness to the river Rhône to a thriving development of town centre with media centre, image centre and sustainability. Top hotels in Bourg-lès-Valence , France Hotel Balladins Valence Campanile Valence Nord – Bourg-Les-Valence Kyriad Valence Nord Bourg-les-Valence Motel Du Rhône … Read entire article »
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Sisteron – 300 days of sunshine per year!
For the first time the tour honor Sisteron as a start town. Sisteron, “the Gateway to Provence”, is located in the département of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and offers magnificent views and plenty of sun hours a year. The spectators are also recommended to taste local gastronome specialties of lamb and apples. Nearby Hotels: Hotel Le Clos Hotel Pre Vert Hôtel Fons Régina Hotel Le Carina Inter-Hotel Gapotel Hotel Pre Vert … Read entire article »
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Gap – 19 times a stage town!
The 19 times a Stage Town, Gap has seen many extraordinary wins. The sunny town balance between the northern and the southern part of the Alps and with a population or about 40 000 inhabitants. The town offers many sports possibilities all year round for the active tourist, a fantastic golf course, primary area for aerial sports and rock climbing. Top hotels in Gap, France Hotel Le Clos Hotel Pre Vert Hôtel Fons Régina Hotel Le Carina Inter-Hotel Gapotel Hotel Pre Vert … Read entire article »
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Chambéry – “crossroad to the alps”
Chambéry, located beautifully in the Rhône-Alpes, encircled by the Chartreuse and Bauges mountains. The very charming town has through out history belonged both to Italy and France. For the visitors the town offers great food and wine, from the many wine yards in the area, beautiful architecture and many recreational activities. Top 10 hotels in Chambéry, france Altedia Lodge Hotel Le France Fasthotel Chambéry Campanile Chambéry Novotel Chambéry Inter Hôtel des Princes Résidence Curial Best Hotel Chambéry Premiere Classe Chambery Mercure Chambéry Centre … Read entire article »
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Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne!
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is a perfect town for the cycling enthusiast and fans. With amazing climbs it ensures excitement for the spectators. Furthermore, it is also a very cultural rich town of Arts in History. … Read entire article »
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Morzine – A stage for the climbers!
This year Morzine is hosting the Tour for an amazing twenty fourth time! After the climb up to Morzine, altitude of 1,000 m, the riders will enjoy a rest day. For the tourist, Morzine is a very genuine village to visit with amazing surroundings perfect for hiking, biking or rafting. The old city offers a peek into the tradition of Morzine and the very charismatic architecture. Top 10 hotels in Morzine, France Pierre & Vacances La Falaise Frond’neige Hotel … Read entire article »
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Station des Rousses – great vacation mixed with the Tour!
The classic ski resort and summer vacation town Station des Rousses, is a first timer being a stage town. Located in the beautiful Haut Jura Regional National Park it has experience of hosting sports events and is being used by the French cross-country teams for training camps. There are also many summer activities in the surroundings such as an amazing adventure trail, sailing, hiking and mountain biking etc. Les Rousses is a perfect town to mix great vacation with visiting the tour. … Read entire article »
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Tournus – number 7!
Tournus, located in the Saône-et-Loire department in the Bourgogne region, is hosting the tour for the first time. However, in the Saône-et-Loire department it will be the 7th town having the honors. Tournus is a town with a great mix of culture and beautiful settings with harbor trading in wines from the regions wine yards and stone as major industry. Top hotels in Tournus, France Hôtel Restaurant De Greuze Hôtel le Kolibri Hôtel De La Paix Le Rempart … Read entire article »
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Gueugnon – A newcomer!
Gueugnon, located in the Bourgogne region in the Saône-et-Loire department, a town well known to sport fans already, however a newcomer to Tour de France this year. The town has it roots in the iron industry witch was the building block of the town and now days the large steal plant has positioned it self as the main industry. However, this town is not just about iron and steal. Its beautiful natural soundings with many trails are perfect for the active tourist! Featured hotel: Hotel Restaurant Saint-Benoit … Read entire article »
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