In 2006 it began on July 1 in Strasbourg & ended on July 23 in Paris
Following is the list of the race's prologue and 20... [DOC] [TLE] The Tour Opens, Trying to Leave Scandal Behind - The New York ... [PAR] Jul 2, 2006 ... STRASBOURG, France, July 1  A bit wobbly perhaps, but with the wheels still 
on, the 93rd Tour de France began Saturday with Thor ... will cover 3,657 
kilometers, or 2,272 miles, before it ends July 23 in Paris.