| If you are thinking of moving to Paris and want to see | | | | Although no French national has won the event since |
| it at its best it may be worth heading down for the | | | | Bernard Hinault in 1985, locals will be there in force |
| world famous final stage of the Tour de France. | | | | hoping one of their own will be in the running for the |
| Thousands of spectators will line the streets on July | | | | yellow jersey which is awarded to the winner under |
| 29th to catch a glimpse of the cyclists as they pedal | | | | the Arc de Triomphe. |
| their way across the finish line on the Champs Elysees. | | | | Cycling for all in France |
| The 20 race stages have the following profiles: 11 flat | | | | You may not be ready to take part in the historical |
| stages, 6 mountain stages,1 medium mountain stage, | | | | Tour de France but if you are a keen cyclist and are |
| and 2 individual time-trial stages. | | | | thinking of investing in a holiday home abroad our |
| 12 new stop-over towns include: London (UK), | | | | nearest neighbour may be a good option. |
| Canterbury (UK), Waregem, Villers-Cotterêts, | | | | Miles of unspoilt countryside and cycle tracks means |
| Joigny, Chablis, Semur-en-Auxois, Tignes, Tallard, | | | | that families, couples and friends can all enjoy hopping |
| Mazamet, Cognac, and Marcoussis. | | | | on their bikes and soaking up the French atmosphere. |
| Thousands head for French cycling race | | | | There will be plenty of Villas and Farmhouses to rent |
| As well as tourists from all over the world, French | | | | but you will need to book early if you want to stay |
| people from across the country flock to the capital to | | | | near the the Tour de France route. |
| witness the event and cheer on the participants. | | | | |