NAPOLEON III 1808 – 1873
Napoleon III had a vision of a new Paris—to transform the ancient and medieval into a modern beauty, rooted in French tradition, but alive and refreshing in its revival. He hired the civil engineer Haussmann to realize it. Together, they cut straight, wide avenues through the chaos of small streets. They created a unifying order, so the goods, services, and people could move faster and easier through the city. They created an aesthetic, opening space to bring more light and lining avenues with trees and streetlights. Kiosks and cafes were born from new parks and sidewalks and, suddenly, Parisian street life sparked.
NAPOLEON III WIDE PLANK EUROPEAN OAK FLOORS
PARIS, FRANCE
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