The Tour de France concludes with several laps around Paris’ Champs-Élysées. The riders take their bikes through past the historic Arc de Triomphe before crossing the finish line. Napoleon I commissioned the Arc de Triomphe’s building in 1806 in honor of his Grande Armée. It was completed in 1836 and stands 50 meters tall on the end of the great avenue. Carvings on the monument commemorated France’s Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Under its archway, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its flame remains an important site. The monument witnessed numerous great events over the years, such as the Bastille Day parades and the 1944 Liberation. Each July, it remains a powerful symbol of French resilience and cohesion as it marks the thrilling completion of the world’s most renowned bicycle race.
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