Haussmannianstyle
Haussmannian style refers to a distinctive architectural and urban planning aesthetic that emerged in Paris during the Second French Empire under Napoleon III. The style is named after Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, the prefect of the Seine department who oversaw a massive renovation of Paris between 1853 and 1870. The primary goal was to modernize the city, improve public health, and create a more imposing and unified urban landscape.
Buildings in the Haussmannian style are characterized by their uniform height, typically six or seven stories,
A defining feature is the mansard roof, a double-pitched roof with a lower slope that is almost
The urban planning aspect of Haussmannian style involved the creation of wide, tree-lined boulevards, public squares,