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The Gigantic Architectural Transformation of Paris

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Napoleon III made it his mission to modernise the French capital Paris after spending some time in London.

He employed Georges-Eugène Haussmann to carry out this massive urban renewal program, which saw new boulevards, parks and public works over a period of 17 years.

Overcrowded and unhealthy medieval neighbourhoods were demolished to make space for wide avenues, parks, squares, fountains, sewers, and aqueducts.

This documentary charts how this enormous project was executed.

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