| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | July/September |
| Region | France |
| English name | Tour of the West |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | Stage race |
| History | |
| First edition | 1911 |
| Editions | 24 |
| Final edition | 1959 |
| First winner |  Théodule Pierre (FRA) |
| Final winner | Joseph Morvan (FRA) |
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