1979 Grand Prix d'Automne

The 1979 Grand Prix d'Automne^[1] was the 73rd edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 30 September 1979. The race started in Blois and finished in Chaville. The race was won by Joop Zoetemelk.

1979 Grand Prix d'Automne

Race details
Dates	30 September 1979
Stages	1
Distance	228[1] km (141.7 mi)
Winning time	5h 38' 27"
Results
Winner  Joop Zoetemelk (NED)   Second  Giuseppe Saronni (ITA)   Third  Jan Raas (NED)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Time 1  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) 5h 38' 27" 2  Giuseppe Saronni (ITA) + 40" 3  Jan Raas (NED) + 40" 4  Daniel Willems (BEL) + 40" 5  Jean-Luc Vandenbroucke (BEL) + 40" 6  Bernard Hinault (FRA) + 40" 7  Marc Renier (BEL) + 40" 8  Claude Criquielion (BEL) + 40" 9  Cees Priem (NED) + 40" 10  Jacques Bossis (FRA) + 40"