Its first edition took place in 1903 to increase the sales of the newspaper L’Auto. Since then, the race has taken place every year, except during the two world wars.
Broadcast on television in 190 countries, the Tour de France is the third most watched sporting event, behind the Summer Olympics and the Football World Cup.
About the author: Anthony Lucas
Hi there! I’ve been a French teacher since 2007. I have taught French as a foreign language to hundreds of students from all over the world in Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong and France.
➜ I now teach French online and develop the website OnlineFrenchTeacher.com.