Saturday, March 12th, 2005 Stage 6 - La Crau > Cannes - 184 km           La Crau La Crau, unspoiled Provencal town located between Hyères and Toulon, just a stone's throw from the sea, has managed to keep all its charm. From the summit of Mont Fenouillet, spreads downward in square patches of vineyards and hothouses for roses. The blazing sun shimmers on the water's surface of the river Gapeau, whose banks are lined with lush vegetation. The town centre stands under the shade of sycamores. La Crau, and its 17,000 inhabitants divided between town and country village, lives to the rhythm of bowls, and the lilting accents of the south.     Cannes Cannes, a city of glamour and prestige lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in France. Made world-famous by its film festival, major event in the calendar of the seventh art, every year draws the same ritual crowds and media frenzy. The rest of the time, the city is free to revel in the mildness of its ideal Mediterranean location, perfumed as it is by the scents of Provence wafting down from the surrounding hills. Nowadays, the city is synonymous with showbiz, luxury, and tradition, but sports as well. Voted most sporting city in France ion 2003, Cannes is one of the most dynamic and attractive towns in France. www.cannes.fr   Map of the stage The route P Sunday, March 6th 4 km    Issy-les-Moulineaux 1 Monday, March 7th 186,5 km    Etampes > Chabris 2 Tuesday, March 8th 46,5 km    La Châtre (Aigueperse) > Thiers 3 Wednesday, March 9th 117,5 km    Thiers > Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Craponne-sur-Arzon) 4 Thursday, March 10th 101 km    Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Saint-Peray) > Montélimar 5 Friday, March 11th 172,5 km    Rognes > Toulon (Mont-Faron) 6 Saturday, March 12th 184 km    La Crau > Cannes 7 Sunday, March 13th 135 km    Nice > Nice  Total 947 km      Profile of last kilometers