Tour de France 2006 Stage 5 - Beauvais to Caen

Today's route begins in lovely Beauvais, which features the unique Cathedrale Saint Pierre and its pre-Gothic Carolingian architecture. It also features a fascinating astrological clock, and the town has a stunning Renaissance chateau. The day's racing ends at the beautiful port city of Caen, is close to the English channel. It features abbeys, a chateau and ramparts.

Interested in seeing some of France's amazing cathedrals? Consult this France cathedral tour itinerary.

Today's results:

Tom Boonen will keep his yellow jersey, placing second in the stage about a bike length's distance behind Freire.

The Top Five In Stage Five:

1. Oscar Freire (ESP - RAB)
2. Tom Boonen (BEL - QSI)
3. Inaki Isasi (ESP - EUS)
4. David Kopp (GER - GST)
5. Robbie McEwen (AUS - DVL)

See a native recipe with the French food guide's Tripe a la mode de Caen. Interested in Normandy? Visit virtually with this D-Day Invasion Picture Gallery, which includes a picture of Caen Memorial.

Be sure to follow the cycling race action with my main Tour de France 2006 page.