The Argos-Shimano rider finished ahead of Dutchman Kenny van Hummel of Vacansoleil-DCM and France’s Stephane Poulhies, of Saur-Sojasun.
The 203.9km race was the penultimate round of the Coupe de France.
The overall classification remains dominated by home riders with Samuel Dumoulin of Cofidis leading an all-French top five by 59 points.
Coupe de France classification
1. Samuel Dumoulin (FRA) 218 pts
2. Julian Simon (FRA) 159 pts
3. Arnaud Demare (FRA) 88 pts
4. Romain Feillu (FRA) 84 pts
5. Laurent Pichon (FRA) 78 pts
