ParisBourges

Paris–Bourges is a French road bicycle race that originated in Paris but now starts in Gien, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Paris, due to shortened routes since 1996. The official name is Paris-Gien-Bourges, though it retains the name Paris–Bourges in the UCI calendar and media. First held in 1913 and won by René Pichon, the race has been annual since 1990. It became a professional event in 1949 and is classified as a 1.1 event in the UCI Europe Tour.

The modern route spans approximately 190 kilometers, featuring climbs in the Sancerrois region: Cote de Jars (324 meters), Cote de Graveron (337 meters), and La Chapelotte (378 meters). These climbs rarely decide the race outcome due to their modest height and distance from the finish. The race typically concludes with a bunch sprint on the Boulevard de la République in Bourges. Only two riders have achieved solo wins in recent years: Thomas Voeckler in 2006 and Florian Vachon in 2012.

The event is part of the UCI Europe Tour and has been associated with the French Road Cycling Cup series.