How Paris became Paris: the invention of the modern city

Introduction: Capital of the universe

The bridge where Paris became modern: the Pont Neuf

Light of the City of Light: the Place des Vosges

Enchanted island: the Ile Saint-Louis

City of revolution: the Fronde

The open city: the boulevards, parks, and streets of Paris

City of speed and light: city services that transformed urban life

Capitale de la mode

City of finance and new wealth

City of romance

Conclusion: Making the city visible: painting and mapping the transformation of Paris.