1973 Paris–Nice

The 1973 Paris–Nice was the 31st edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 11 March to 17 March 1973. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Raymond Poulidor of the Gan team.

1973 Paris–Nice

Race details
Dates	11–17 March 1973
Stages	6 + Prologue
Distance	855.6[1] km (531.6 mi)
Winning time	21h 11' 45"
Results
Winner  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) (Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson)   Second  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) (Gitane–Frigécrème)   Third  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Molteni)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson 21h 11' 45" 2  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) Gitane–Frigécrème + 4" 3  Eddy Merckx (BEL) Molteni + 12" 4  Régis Ovion (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 19" 5  Leif Mortensen (DEN) Bic + 27" 6  Luis Ocaña (ESP) Bic + 41" 7  Charly Grosskost (FRA) Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson + 54" 8  Herman Van Springel (BEL) Rokado–De Gribaldy + 1' 00" 9  Raymond Delisle (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 1' 13" 10  Yves Hézard (FRA) Gitane–Frigécrème + 1' 42"