Paulinho was part of a six-man break, which included French pair Pierre Rolland and Maxime Bouet, but he and Caisse d'Epargne's Kiryienka eventually finished over a minute ahead of the other four.
The redevelopment of the Grand Bouet Estate is due to be completed in 2013 and the first residents are expected to move into the new extra care housing at Maison Maritaine and Longue Rue in 2014.