The 1961 Paris–Tours was the 55th edition of the

Paris–Tours Paris–Tours is a French one-day classic road cycling race held every October from the outskirts of Paris to the cathedral city of Tours. It is a predominantly flat course through the Chevreuse and Loire valleys; the highest point is 200 m ...

cycle race and was held on 8 October 1961. The race started in

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and finished in

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. The race was won by

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of the

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team.

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1961 in French sport

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