The 2012 Tour de France is in the books and here is our final gallery from this amazing event.

All images © Eric Wynn / slowtwitch.com

The action finally reached Paris.

The most iconic building in Paris overlooks the action.

No rest for weary legs even on the final day.

With a break still up the road very late in the final stage Team Sky and Team Liquigas went to the front.

Full throttle action.

Jens Voigt tried his best to stay away, but the sprinters were too hungry.

Mark Cavendish now has won this stage 4 times.

The 2012 champion Bradley Wiggins is congratulated by teammate Michael Rogers.

It is over. Time for a vacation.

Finally reunited with the family.

Mark Cavendish on a stunning stage to accept his stage win award.

The green jersey in the 2012 Tour de France went to Peter Sagan.

Popular French cyclist Thomas Voeckler captured the King of the Mountains jersey.

American Tejay van Garderen very much impressed with his 5th place overall and the best young riders jersey, but the American ambassador who showed up in t-shirt and shorts made less of an impression.

Chris Anker Sörensen won the most combative rider award.

And here is the man - 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins.

Family time for the champion.

Team Radio Shack - Nissan won the Best Team award.

The jersey winners up on stage one more time.

A parade lap for the fans.