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Newsletter #2: Paris, the city of Haussmann's
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| Newsletter #2: Paris, the city of Haussmann's |
19 May 2012 |
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 Until your coming to Paris for the Europatreffen 2011, Alexandra tells her Paris in a monthly Newsletter that will introduce you alternately the Seine River, the Baron Haussmann or the "Rue Mallet Stevens".
You will be able to find all articles in this newsletter or in previous editions on a blog on the Europatreffen 2011 website.
 Paris Blog
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 Georges Eugène Haussmann (1809-1891), commonly known as Baron Haussmann, conducted at the request of Napoleon III the transformation of Paris under the Second Empire by developing an extensive renovation plan. It changed the face of Paris by bringing some unity to the Parisian landscape.
In the mid-19th century, the population of Paris experienced a significant growth, mainly due to high immigration that began during the Empire. In 1833 there were 527,000 people in Paris.
In addition to the demographic growth, Paris started its industrialization with among others, the introduction of railways, implying the proliferation of small boutiques and factories.
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| Walk with Baron Haussmann on the west-east axis |
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The tour starts at the Metro Palais Royal Musée du Louvre. Walk straight up the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine. You will then follow one of the most famous lines designed by the Baron Haussmann and until the Metro and "Hotel de Ville" (City Hall) you can see a row of so-called Haussmann buildings.
A bit further in your walk, you will see changes in the architecture: the buildings give way to smoother and younger facades. Feel free to leave the Rue de Rivoli to take the Rue Francois Miron and then stop in front of one of the oldest houses in Paris with its medieval-style timbered façade.
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