Terrasse De La Ville

A Terrace Of The City. The city of Paris, France. Listen to the church bells ringing, the birds chirping, and the people talking. The city is very much alive this morning. The birds fly around all day perching on little tree branches and railings. The people converse as they walk along the streets. Much of contemporary Paris is the result of the vast mid-19th century urban remodelling. For centuries, the city had been a labyrinth of narrow streets and half-timber houses, but, beginning with Haussman's advent, entire quarters were leveled to make way for wide avenues lined with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoisie standing. Most of this 'new' Paris is the Paris we see today. Many flats have terraces overlooking the city.