PARIS, FRANCE, June 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) You do not have to be a cycling fan to know that one of the most iconic images in sport is the sight of the triumphant rider crossing the finish line of the Tour de France at the end of the Champs Elysees.
Parisians line the street every year to witness the frantic sprint finish that sees one rider enter the sporting history books. Frequently, the overall tournament winner is yet to be decided going into the final day, which makes for an even more exciting finish.
Whereas many stages of this iconic race involve scaling daunting mountains or taking on gruelling treks across the country, here the focus is on a flat run to the line. The Champs Elysees is of course an attraction in its own right, with the beautiful Arc de Triomphe certainly a sight worth seeing.
This year, the riders will arrive in Paris on July 24th, so you can enjoy Paris in the summertime alongside this momentous sporting occasion.
Hotels-paris.co.uk has a number of quality boutique hotels to choose from that will allow you to make the most of your visit. Establishments such as Pershing Hall can really make this a visit to remember.
For more information on the Tour de France and its many stages, visit http://www.letour.fr/.
Editors Notes
www.hotels-paris.co.uk is the latest website from the team behind successful London specialist hotel provider, Hotels-London.co.uk. Hotels-London has been online since the very beginning of the online boom over 11 years ago and is still going strong today. Hotels-Paris will expand the brand further by providing over 500 hand-selected hotels and apartments in and around Paris to suit every budget, from 2-star bed and breakfasts to 5-star boutique hotels.
Hotels-Paris customers will be able to take advantage of discounts up to 70% off the published room rate by booking online 24 hours a day, or calling the dedicated team of experts who are always happy to help make bookings and offer advice about where to stay and what to do in the city.
As well as accommodation, Hotels-Paris will also help people make the most of their stay by offering comprehensive, interactive guides to Paris, with area information, attractions, events and airport transfers, theatre tickets and sightseeing tours - you can plan and book your entire holiday from one site.
To view Hotels-Paris.com press pages please see http://www.hotels-paris.co.uk/.
Hotels-Paris.co.uk - Experience the Tour de France on the Champs Elysees
The world's most famous cycling event concludes on France's most famous street.
2011-06-22
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