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.Tour de France 2008: Brioude 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.Tourist Office of Brioude and its Region: Cultural Heritage

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.Bikeradar.com: Tour De France, Stage 7, Brioude - Aurillac

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

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