Auray France

Wood-paneled houses line Auray's harbor at Saint-Goustan, which was once a highly busy port until the 18th Century.¹ Apart from its harbor, the town is also known for its "atmospheric" and "narrow, cobbled" streets.²

Fast Facts

1. Country: France
2. Region: Bretagne (Brittany)
3. Mayor: Michel Le Scouarnec
4. Language spoken: French
5. Population: 12,000¹
6. Currency: Euro
7. Country code: 33
8. Time zone: CET

2008 Tour de France

Auray was a starting point for stage two of the 2008 Tour de France. Though the stage itself was short, bikers faced "frequent climbs and crosswinds" on their way to Saint-Brieuc.³

On July 6, Thor Hushovd won the race after cycling 164.5 kilometers to Saint-Brieuc. Kim Kirchen and Gerald Ciolek followed Hushovd across the finish line, placing second and third respectively.⁴

Other Tour de France Cities

1. Plumelec
2. Lavelanet
3. Bagneres de Bigorre
4. Cerilly
5. Cuneo
6. Digne les Bains
7. Figeac
8. Foix
9. Hautacam
10. Lannemezan

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