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Tour de France 8th July 2007

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It came, we saw and had a huge party!

The Tour de France is the world's largest annual sporting event - and came to Kent on 8 July 2007. Over 200 top cyclists raced from London through Medway into the Heart of Kent past Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford, before a thrilling finish in Canterbury.

Over 2 million spectators lined the route in Kent. There were literally hundreds of street parties, with thousands of gallons of local Kent beer drunk in pubs, bars and Cafés lining the route. Spectators jostled to get the freebies handed out by the 200-vehicle cavalcade of promotional vehicles as it travelled ahead of the race. Thousands flocked to the sprint points at Teston and Tenterden, and the King of the Mountains at Quarry Hill and Farthing Common, in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with fabulous views over the south east Kent and the English Channel.

You've seen the race, now come and visit!

Kent has a huge range of accommodation - cosy or 5 Star B&B's, self-catering cottages and camp sites to large or luxury boutique hotels - the choice is yours. Stay along the Tour de France route or search our large accommodation database. All accommodation has been inspected and is graded to ensure you have the best possible welcome.

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Make a short break of it

Kent is ideal for a day's cycling or a fabulous location for longer holidays. The range of quality accommodation from delightful B&B's to first-class hotels makes the county perfect for a short break.

Visit our Where to stay section to see the full range of accommodation available. Kent has over 490 kilometres of cycle networks. Whether you're after a family day out or something more challenging you'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

Try out the Crab & Winkle Way from Canterbury to Whitstable or take in some sandy beaches and bays on the Viking Coastal Trail. For stunning sea views ride the Chalk & Channel Way or for some great wildlife spotting opportunities take a leisurely ride along the Heron Trail. If off-road cycling is more for you, race through the mountain bike trails at Bedgebury Forest and Bewl Water or take in some glorious Kent countryside between Tonbridge Castle and Penshurst Place.

Attractions en route

There is no better way to explore the delights of Kent than by bicycle. The riders in the Tour de France did nott have a chance to stop and enjoy the attractions but you can!

The race sped past Rochester Castle and Cathedral, towards The Hop Farm Country Park - stop off to find out why the oast house is so quintessentially Kent or visit Tonbridge Castle and unveil its 900 years of history. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Sissinghurst Castle Garden or go on your very own African Safari at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. The race stage finished in the majestic city of Canterbury - famed for its Cathedral and cosmopolitan city life.