170th Anniversary Of Baron Haussmann's Work In Paris

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 07: Boulevard Haussmann street sign is seen in the 8th arrondissement on March 07, 2023 in Paris, France. In 1853, Georges Eugène Haussmann, commonly known as Baron Haussmann was appointed Prefect of the Seine by Napoleon III. It was to him that he entrusted the gigantic public works that were to transform Paris under the Second Empire. On the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the launch of these major works, the City of Paris is offering a large number of events throughout 2023. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)