1961 Paris–Tours

{{Infobox cycling race report

| name = 1961 Paris–Tours

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| date = 8 October 1961

| stages = 1

| distance = 267{{cite web|url=http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/races/paris-tours/paris-tours-index.html|title=Paris-Tours (HC)|work=BikeRaceInfo|accessdate=6 January 2018}}

| unit = km

| time = 6h 57' 53"

| first = Joseph Wouters

| first_nat = BEL

| first_team = {{UCI team code|Solo|1961}}

| second = Gilbert Desmet

| second_nat = BEL

| second_team = {{UCI team code|Carpano|1961}}

| third = Anatole Novak

| third_nat = FRA

| third_team = {{UCI team code|Alcyon|1961}}

| previous = 1960

| next = 1962

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The 1961 Paris–Tours was the 55th edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 8 October 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Tours. The race was won by Joseph Wouters of the Solo team.