Haussmann
“Paris Metamorphosed: The Napoleonic Era and the Haussmannian Works”
Haussmann building
During his London exile in 1848, Napoleon III was marked by the architecture of certain districts of the English capital.
In 1850, he declared “Paris is indeed the heart of France; let us make all our efforts to beautify this great city, to improve the lot of its inhabitants.
Let's open new streets, let's clean up the popular neighborhoods which lack air and daylight, and let the beneficial light of the sun penetrate our walls everywhere. »
The city suffered from unsanitary conditions, narrow and poorly lit streets, as well as epidemics.
To accomplish this colossal task, he chose Georges-Eugène Haussmann.
The prefect Georges Eugène Haussmann opened new streets, created boulevards, improved sanitation and traffic.
The work will initially focus on the roads.
A total of 64 kilometers of avenues or boulevards were created by Prefect Haussmann.
Champs-Elysees avenue
The Arc de Triomphe dominates the Avenue.
Prestigious names that make the whole world dream and who will enchant your stay!
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Fouquet's.
The Petits and Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde and its Obelisk, the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre.
Avenue Foch
Its sumptuous buildings and mansions hide the secrets of the rich and powerful, financiers, socialites and aristocrats.
Boulevard Saint-Germain
The boulevard is renowned for its Parisian charm, its elegant Haussmann buildings, its traditional cafés and its elegant boutiques.
Boulevard Haussmann
This is where the famous department stores are located, such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.
Opera Avenue
This avenue, lined with Haussmannian buildings, offers a magnificent view of the Opéra Garnier.
Boulevard Saint-Michel
Boulevard Saint-Michel is close to several prestigious academic institutions including the Sorbonne and the Collège de France.
Rivoli Street
Its buildings are typical of 19th century neoclassical architecture.
It houses a variety of historic stores (BHV – Samaritaine).
Sebastopol Boulevard
Created to facilitate north-south traffic, it is one of Haussmann's achievements.
Haussmannian buildings
Haussmann profoundly transformed the capital, notably by introducing a typical architectural style.
Haussmannian buildings, constructed under the direction of Georges Eugène Haussmann in Paris, exhibit several distinctive architectural features.
Haussmann buildings are generally high, with six to seven floors.
They have a uniform appearance, with cut stone facades and wrought iron balconies.
Projecting cornices and decorative moldings are common on Haussmann buildings.
They highlight the floors and add a touch of elegance.
Arched windows, also called “basket handle windows”, are typical of Haussmann buildings.
They bring light and charm to interiors.
Most Haussmann buildings have an interior courtyard, often decorated with gardens or fountains.
This made it possible to improve the ventilation and brightness of the apartments.
There are around 75,000 Haussmann-style buildings.
The majority of these buildings were built after Haussmann's departure, between 1870 and 1920.
Haussmann transformed the urban fabric of Paris by creating wide avenues and straight streets.
Haussmannian buildings are lined up along these streets, creating a harmonious aesthetic.
Haussmann buildings embody the elegance and style of 19th century Paris, and they are still appreciated for their timeless beauty.
These paths are all testimonies to Haussmann's lasting legacy on the configuration of Paris.
Haussmannian Apartments
