Stage 11 will start in the tiny village of Vatan - population 2,000 - and symbolises a tribute to rural France. Vatan (pronounced 'Va-t'en', which means 'get lost') hosted a meeting of representatives of villages with similarly funny-sounding names last year - such as 'Montéton' ('my tit') or 'Trécon' ('Very stupid').
The peloton might not have a chance to laugh though, as the 192km-journey to Saint-Fargeau as the stage promises to be fast. The 2009 green jersey of best sprinter could be decided today!
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Tour de France stage 3 Live - Can Alpecin-Deceuninck triple up on another day for the sprinters in Dunkerque?
Jasper Philipsen chases a second stage win on flat 178km day which could be hit by the North Sea wind once again -
Tour de France organisers urge spectators to stop using smoke bombs and flares
The move comes after the peloton was forced to race through thick smoke once again during the weekend's opening stages -
Ride an F1 track with Cyclingnews this Wednesday
The Autobus Ride is a social ride with fellow Cyclingnews members and staff -
Jonathan Milan and Biniam Girmay make up after Tour de France spat – but will hostilities resume in stage 3 sprint?
Sprinters clashed during stage 2 but shared a conciliatory moment after the finish
