For the first time in 35 years, two Paris-based soccer clubs will be playing in France’s top division. Paris FC, which was recently bought by France's richest family, secured promotion to the topflight and will join Qatar-funded Paris Saint-Germain next season in the elite as the City of Light’s soccer scene undergoes a major facelift.

Six months after a joint takeover that involved Europe's billionaire Arnault family and drinks giant Red Bull, Paris FC squeezed out a draw at Martigues on Friday, locking a promotion to Ligue 1.

Paris FC will be back in action in the French top flight next season following an absence of 46 years after they secured promotion to Ligue 1 on Friday following a 1-1 draw at Martigues.