Gotta start somewhere. Liege. Grand depart le Tour de France 2012.

The greatest free sporting event in the world begins tomorrow in Liege. The 99th Tour de France will showcase not only some amazing cycling, but some of the most picturesque scenery you are ever likely to see. So strap yourself in for the next 21 days and enjoy the ride!

The 2012 prologue is a 6.4km track in the city of Liege, Belgium. A beautiful city, non?

Liege at night

 

The streets of Liege

 

St Paul’s Cathedral, Liege.

 

Time for a sneaky Gaufre?

 

The palace of the princes-bishops, Liege