Tour de France was interrupted during World War 1 and 2.
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Race not held because of World War II
Yes, many times, most disastrously by Germany in 1940.
Elections are always held on a Sunday in France.
The last President of the Third French Republic, Albert Lebrun, ruled until July 11, 1940, when the Nazi-Occupation of France began. Marshall Philippe Pétain was appointed by the Nazis to be the Chief of State (not President) of Vichy France from July 11, 1940 until 1944.
Mostly. It can sneak over into neighboring countries for an occasional stage, and even the first stage has been held elsewhere, but the bulk of the race as well as the finish is in France.