Guide Note

Brioude is located in the Auvergne region of France. The town sits on the banks of the Allier River. Activities around the town include hiking, cycling, fishing and dirt-biking.¹ Some of Brioude's historical sights are the Basilica of St. Julien, the Hôtel de la Dentelle and the Maison du Saumon et de la Rivière.²

Fast Facts

1. Country: France
2. Region: Auvergne
3. Department: Haute-Loire
4. Language spoken: French
5. Population: 7,223 (1999)³
6. Currency: Euro
7. Country code: 33
8. Area code: 4
9. Time zone: CET

Brioude is the departure town for stage seven of the 2008 Tour de France. At 159 kilometers, it is one of the shortest stages of the Tour. 2008 will be the first time that the Tour uses Brioude as a stage town. Cyclists will end stage seven in Aurillac.⁴

1. Aurillac
2. Super-Besse
3. Figeac
4. Aigurande
5. Plumelec
6. Lannemezan
7. Toulouse
8. Châteauroux
9. Cholet
10. Hautacam