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Le Paris de l'exposition. Le nouveau boulevard Saint-Germain dans toute son étendue
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View of Paris in 1878, during the World Fair. The boulevard Saint-Germain (following a line symmetrical to the shores of the river Seine, on the right side of the picture) had been renovated and redesigned by Haussmann during the Second Empire, and was now completed. On the left side of the picture, one can see the Place de la Concorde, and behind it the Tuileries (which had burnt during the Paris Commune, but which were still standing) and the Louvre. The image on the top right-hand corner is a view of the boulevard Saint-Germain, while the one on the top left-hand corner represents the Place de la Bastille and the Colonne de Juillet. The image on the bottom right hand corner of the print represents the Palais Bourbon, which had been built for Louis XIV's illegitimate daughter. The pediment façade was a later addition by Napoleon. Today, this building is the seat of the National Assembly.
Île de la Cité is an island in the River Seine, once known as Lutetia, and is the oldest settlement in Paris, France. It is one of two natural islands in the river, the other being Île Saint-Louis. The island has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have been settled by the Parisii, a Celtic tribe, in the 3rd century BC. In 52 BC, the Romans conquered the island and established a city there, which they called Lutetia. The island was the site of several important events in French history, including the signing of the Edict of Nantes in 1598 and the French Revolution. Today, Île de la Cité is home to many famous landmarks, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais de Justice. Île de la Cité with sights such as the Pont Neuf, the Pont de l’Archevêché and Notre Dame cathedral, makes it the central crossroads of the city, which grew outwards from here. Ile de la Cité is the perfect place for a riverside picnic.
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