[1][2][3] The race consisted of 13 laps on the traditional course on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, making a distance of 89 kilometres (55 miles).

Dutchwomen Ellen van Dijk (Boels–Dolmans), who attacked multiple times, was the only women who was able to get clear for a few laps with a maximal advantage of over half a minute.

Besides of her also Anna van der Breggen, Annemiek van Vleuten (both Rabo–Liv), Amy Pieters (Team Giant–Shimano), Chantal Blaak (Specialized–lululemon), Alena Amialiusik (Astana BePink) and Rachel Neylan (Australia National team) attempted to ride away from the peloton, but none were successful.

Marianne Vos (Rabo–Liv) won the sprint ahead of Kirsten Wild (Team Giant–Shimano).

Canada's Leah Kirchmann (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) finished third in the sprint.