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Arenberg Porte du Hainaut – Third Stage Finish, 2010
At the end of the third stage of Tour de France 2010, is the famous “Arenberg Trench”. The trench is normally a part of Paris-Roubaix, with a long stretch of cobblestones. The hotels closest to Arenberg are probably in Wallers or anywhere on the stage route. Hotels in Wallers, France Hotels in Valenciennes Hotels near Aubry-du-Hainaut … 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 three times in the eighties. This is the first time that Wanze, Belgium participates as a stage town, although local fans know it well from the annual Ardennes Classic. Situated in the Belgian Liege region, it should bring out the masses of cycling fans to cheer on the riders. See the start of stage three around 12:30 in Wanze, or move farther down the stage for the 13 km stretches of cobblestones closer to the finish, in France (Arenberg – Porte du Hainaut). Hotels near Wanze We haven’t found many hotels near Wanze, only two that we have placed in the map, … Read entire article »
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