Haussmann style
What did haussmann do to paris.
The Man Who Designed Paris: Georges-Eugène Haussmann
Paris wasn’t always the beautifully manicured city we see today. In fact, as recently as the mid 19th century, Paris was dirty, crowded and filled with disease!
Not exactly the “City of Light” we all know and love!
Enter: Napoleon III and Paris’ city prefect at the time, Georges-Eugène Haussmann, also known as Baron Haussmann.
Haussmann paris
Mr. Haussmann is responsible for the wide boulevards lined with trees, the 20 different arrondissements and the general architectural look of Paris today.
While we may love what Haussmann did with the city, his plans weren’t always met with support.
Paris’ path to Haussmannian architecture is filled with ups and downs, which I’ll be mapping out for you below!
Keep reading for all you need to know about Georges-Eugène Haussmann.
Haussmann’s early life and career
Georges-Eugène Haussmann was born in Paris in 1809.
He was a studious child, and went on to study law, and also music! Haussm
