Roanne France

Roanne is comprised of both historical and modern architecture along the Loire river. The town's economy is primarily based on its textile manufacturing, as well as being "a major mechanical engineering center."¹

Fast Facts

1. Country: France
2. Region: Rhône-Alpes
3. Mayor: Laure Déroche
4. Language spoken: French
5. Population: 40,120¹
6. Currency: Euro
7. Country code: 33
8. Time zone: CET

2008 Tour de France

Roanne is the departure city for stage 19 of the 2008 Tour de France. On July 26, bikers will race a mostly flat 165.5 kilometers westward to Montluçon.²

Though there are no "classified climbs" on the route, the last 50 kilometers are "lumpy" according to Bikeradar.com.³

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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