Le Tour de France concludes today with a sprint into Paris. The stage concludes with the traditional loop around Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the second most expensive strip of real-estate in the world.
The largest city in France claims a modest 2,167,994 inhabitants, however the greater metropolitan area is home to over 12 million people. Host to more cultural attractions than almost anywhere in the world, Paris is also one of Europe’s most multi-cultural cities. Nearly 20% of its population was born outside of France.
The “City of Light” has been accustomed to the sight of bicycles since their inception. With some 230+ miles of bike lanes and Vélib’, their tourist-friendly bike rental program, Paris isn’t just just embracing the world of cycling—they’re giving it a big wet French kiss. (Sorry… Couldn’t resist.)
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