three times. In 2001 , it was the finishing line of a 61 km individual time trial from Montluçon . The stage was won by American Lance Armstrong of Discovery Channel Cycling Team. It featured again in the 2008 edition, again as a finish for an individual time trial. German Stefan Schumacher won the 53 km long stage from Cérilly. In 2013 stage 13 finished here from Tours and was won by British sprinter Mark Cavendish. Twin towns Nottuln, in Germany Otwock, Poland Riobamba, Ecuador See also Prix Alain-Fournier - literary prize awarded at the town's annual book fair References External links Official website of the town Annuaire Mairie website L'abbaye de Noirlac Communes of Cher (department) Subprefectures in France Bourbonnais