{"id":1186,"date":"2009-03-19T12:58:53","date_gmt":"2009-03-19T16:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:06:57","slug":"the-2009-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/03\/19\/the-2009-tour-de-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2009 Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"
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South of France Accommodation: 2-bedroom rental in Beausoleil, French Riviera (PR-632) Pict<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In America, the 4th of July means celebrating the birth of\u00a0the nation. But in France this year, they\u2019ll be celebrating on July 4th as well – when the 96th Tour de France kicks off in Monte Carlo, Monaco<\/strong>.\u00a0 Why not come on over, rent a New York Habitat vacation rental in the South of France<\/a> and watch the riders whiz by?<\/p>\n

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Towns actually apply to be included in the route, and for this year there were 252 applicants to choose from. The commissioners of the Tour de France visit each town to measure, gauge, and survey every potential inch of the roads – as well as try to determine if the town is able to sustain riders, their crew, the press, and the many tourists who descend on the start and finish lines of each day\u2019s race.<\/p>\n

There are some exciting features to this year\u2019s Tour de France. It will be the first time six countries are involved in the route, with Monaco, France, Andorra, Spain, Italy and Switzerland hosting portions of the race.<\/strong> And the South of France plays a prominent role so you have a good excuse to come and enjoy the many attractions that the South of France has to offer<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Be there when it all begins, on July 4th in Monaco, just a short hop from this 2 bedroom rental in Beausoleil (PR-632)<\/a>.\u00a0Beausoleil <\/strong>is a charming town typical of the ones that dot the French Riviera, and much more affordable than the expensive condos in Monte Carlo proper. You can enjoy the kickoff and be back in time for lunch by the sea – or try your luck, or just do your best imitation of James Bond, at the world-famous casino! Plus you get to stay close to all the French Riviera events<\/a> that happen throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Montpellier<\/strong> is a great spot for watching the race, as the Tour\u2019s only team time trial will start and finish there on the same day, July 7.\u00a0 So, why not take advantage of the close proximity of this 2 bedroom rental in Montpellier (PR-297)<\/a>, located in the Antigone complex, just steps away from the start and finish line?\u00a0 You can catch the departure, have a nice day of shopping, and then cheer the teams as they return! Also there’s plenty to do in the city so don’t forget to check all our travel tips about Montpellier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or, you can chose a central location \u00a0and take day trips to see the starts in Monaco,\u00a0Marseille\u00a0with all its attractions<\/a>,\u00a0and Mont\u00e9limar<\/strong>, and the finishes in Brignoles, Mont Ventoux and La Grande Motte.<\/p>\n

New York Habitat has these and many more apartment rentals in the South of France<\/a> along the route of the race. This is your chance to see Lance Armstrong come out of retirement to try winning his eighth Tour de France championship. So, be where the action is, this July in the South of France!\u00a0 And if you\u2019ve ever seen the Tour de France in person, let us know your experience in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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