title: 1972 Paris–Tours
text: # 1972 Paris–Tours
  
  The 1972 Paris–Tours was the 66th edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 1 October 1972. The race started in Paris and finished in Tours. The race was won by Noël Vantyghem.
  
  ## General classification
  
  | Rank | Rider | Time |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Noël Vantyghem (BEL) | 7h 10' 41" |
  | 2 | Jos Huysmans (BEL) | + 0" |
  | 3 | Willy De Geest (BEL) | + 0" |
  | 4 | Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) | + 7" |
  | 5 | Cees Koeken (NED) | + 1' 47" |
  | 6 | Guido Reybrouck (BEL) | + 1' 47" |
  | 7 | Cyrille Guimard (FRA) | + 1' 47" |
  | 8 | Rik Van Linden (BEL) | + 1' 47" |
  | 9 | Barry Hoban (GBR) | + 1' 47" |
  | 10 | Walter Planckaert (BEL) | + 1' 47" |
  