was awarded to Stefan Schumacher who finished 1'25 behind the winner. As expected of a hilly stage Stage 3 saw breakaway attempts on the different climbs, the defining break happening on the last climb of the day, the Col de la Croix de Chaubouret. 09-03-2006: Saint-Étienne – Rasteau, 193 km. (Stage 4) 10-03-2006: Avignon – Digne-les-Bains, 201.5 km. (Stage 5) 11-03-2006: Digne-les-Bains – Cannes, 179 km. (Stage 6) 12-03-2005: Nice – Nice, 135 km. (Stage 7) General Standings KOM Classification Points Classification Best Young Rider Best Team References Race website cyclingnews Paris–Nice Paris-Nice Paris-Nice Paris-Nice