How Paris Became Paris. The History of the Creation of the Most Alluring City in the World

At the beginning of the 10th century, Paris, like other European capitals, was shackled by its medieval past, but in just a hundred years it transformed into the legendary, beautiful, and captivating city we know today. Over the centuries, Paris underwent many changes, shedding its fortress walls, becoming the first city to invite guests rather than shut them out. It was in Paris that the first boulevards and public gardens, sidewalks, and pedestrian-friendly bridges appeared. Parisians were the first to appreciate the advantages of public transportation and street lighting. The most romantic city in the world, the capital of fashion and beauty, gourmet cuisine, and entertainment for every taste — Paris, as before, continues to attract people from all over the world. What is the mystery of its allure?