A journey through the collections

Paris around 1900

Discover historical views of Paris, from everyday streets to the buildings of the 1900 exposition.

Move between streets, monuments and exhibition buildings in these views of Paris. Compare their dates and the archive’s descriptions: an approximate date range is kept as a range. Follow any image into the map to explore material associated with the city and its period.

Grand entrance, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France
Grand entrance, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France · Wikimedia Commons

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