Lance Armstrong chats with Christophe Moreau as the stage gets underway with Thomas Voeckler looking on

The peloton moves slowly away from the medieval city of Carcassonne on the relatively flat ride to Nimes

A breakaway group of 10 riders pass through a vineyard as the peloton moves at a more sedate pace

The Rabobank team leads the peloton which loses almost 10 minutes to the breakaway riders inside 38km

Up front, Aitor Gonzalez celebrates the stage win after jumping away from the leaders with less than 6km to go

France's Nicolas Jalabert outsprints compatriot Christophe Mengin to claim second place in Nimes

Australia's Robbie McEwen leads the peloton home to finish 11th and retain his green points jersey

Tour leader Voeckler enjoys a more relaxing day, finishing safely in the peloton to retain his yellow jersey

Armstrong also takes it easy but finishes alongside Voeckler to give him something to think about on Monday's rest day