Paris as we know it today is characterized by a cityscape that originated in the nineteenth century with the ideas of Georges Eugéne Haussmann, Prefect of the Seine Department from 1853 to 1870. Published to coincide with the current exhibition at Pavillon de l'Arsenal, this book explores the characteristics of the Haussmann model in detail, tracing its origins and analyzing its capability to accommodate contemporary urban challenges.publiarq.com