1971 Paris–Nice

The 1971 Paris–Nice was the 29th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 17 March 1971. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Molteni team.

1971 Paris–Nice

Race details
Dates	10–17 March 1971
Stages	7 + Prologue
Distance	1,154.9[1] km (717.6 mi)
Winning time	30h 21' 38"
Results
Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Molteni)   Second  Gösta Pettersson (SWE) (Ferretti)   Third  Luis Ocaña (ESP) (Bic)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Eddy Merckx (BEL) Molteni 30h 21' 38" 2  Gösta Pettersson (SWE) Ferretti + 58" 3  Luis Ocaña (ESP) Bic + 1' 09" 4  Désiré Letort (FRA) Bic + 1' 13" 5  Erik Pettersson (SWE) Ferretti + 2' 36" 6  Lucien Aimar (FRA) Sonolor–Lejeune + 2' 41" 7  Jos Deschoenmaecker (BEL) Molteni + 4' 12" 8  Charles Rouxel (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 4' 17" 9  Frans Mintjens (BEL) Molteni + 5' 59" 10  Jack Mourioux (FRA) Fagor–Mercier–Hutchinson + 6' 28"