Who was the main architect of Paris?
Who was the main architect of Paris? In the 19th Century George-Eugène Haussmann completely redesigned and rebuilt the French capital.
Why are the streets in Paris so wide?
The street plan and distinctive appearance of the centre of Paris today are largely the result of Haussmann's renovation. Napoleon III instructed Haussmann to bring air and light to the centre of the city, to unify the different neighbourhoods with boulevards, and to make the city more beautiful.