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

In the early 17th century, Paris, like other European capitals, was in the shackles of its medieval past, but in just a hundred years it transformed into the legendary, beautiful, and exciting city that we know today. Over the centuries, Paris underwent many changes, got rid of its fortifications, and became the first city that invited guests rather than closed itself off from them. It was in Paris that the first boulevards and public gardens, sidewalks, and convenient promenade 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, haute cuisine, and entertainment for every taste - Paris continues to allure people from all over the world as before. What is the secret of its appeal?