My husband and brother-in-law would love to see part of the Tour de France next summer (July). Of course the route map isn't available yet, but it looks like it goes through the mountains in the South East basically every year or close by. We don't have to stay right on the route as we will have a car and can take a few days to see it, but kind of close. Here is my big question what town would you stay in for 2 weeks; VRBO type house that sleeps at least 8 (friends will be coming & going); can be a small town but close to things to do and transportation; not stupid expensive. So far have looked at Annecy and a few tiny towns in the south by Avignon.
We have been in Paris. Love it but way too expensive for this length of time and friends are driving up from Portugal to meet us. Please help. I am in over my head. TIA