History

• When did the city grow rapidly?

  From the C17th onwards
• What was the centre of power for the French monarchy?

  The Palace of Versailles
• How did the Palace of Versailles influence Paris?

  It led to the evolution of Paris as the capital
• Who commissioned the development of Paris in 1854?

  Napoleon III
• What was the role of Baron Haussmann in Paris's development?

  He was commissioned to develop the city
• Which famous boulevard was constructed in Paris?

  The Champs Elysees
• What was the purpose of constructing wide boulevards in Paris?

  To give the city a distinctive style
• What parks and recreation area was developed in Paris?

  The Bois de Boulogne
• What was the impact of urban development on the population in Paris?

  300,000 people were displaced to the edges
• What happened to the city limits after the displacement of people?

  The city limits spread outwards
• What caused the population increase in Paris after WW2?

  Economic growth and immigration
• From where did many migrants to Paris come?

  Former French colonies in Africa
• What is the current migrant population in Paris?

  1.4 million
• What type of housing was constructed in the suburbs of Paris?

  Large apartment blocks - les grands ensembles
• Why did people move to the suburbs of Paris?

  Housing became more expensive in the city
• What is urban sprawl?

  The uncontrolled spread of the city outwards
• What was a consequence of urban sprawl in Paris?

  Spread of the city into the countryside