Since 1975, the final stage of the Tour de France has taken place on the most famous avenue in the world: The Champs-Elysées. In days gone by, the "survivors" of the ordeal crossed the finish line in the velodrome of Vincennes.
Finishing on the Champs-Elysées allows a much larger audience to encourage the participants on the course after three long and difficult weeks on the road. The riders cycle past, smiling, from the start of the stage right to their entry into Paris. The race is on!