How Boulevards Changed Paris Forever

Paris is one of the most iconic and beautiful cities on the planet. The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre Museum are some of its many popular sights, but any visitor to Paris will tell you that the atmosphere of Paris itself is just as memorable. Paris’ boulevards, designed by Georges Haussmann in the era of Napoleon III, helped make Paris what it is today. This video tells the story of the city’s great renovation, from start to finish.