Pelissier, vainqueur au Parc des Princes

Charles Pelissier was one of the stars of the 1930 Tour, with an unprecedented 8 stage wins, including the final 300km 21st stage into Paris from Malo les Bains. Here we see the French star in front of the crowds in the finishing stadium of the Parc des Princes. The photo is a stunning souvenir conveying the massive interest in the Tour of the time.