Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is the first French winner of the Tour de France Femmes. After 1,165 kilometers (over 700 miles), nine days of action, three yellow-jersey wearers and four stage winners, the most prestigious event on the women’s road-racing calendar has drawn to a close.

Across France, excitement for the Tour continues to surge, driven by French cyclists' exploits, especially Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who holds the yellow jersey going into the final stage on Sunday.

The 33-year-old’s victory was not just a personal triumph, but the crowning glory for women’s cycling’s biggest race