After the restoration of the monarchy in 1815, Paris was transformed and increased its political and economic influence over France. In 1825, the Saint-Martin and Saint-Denis canals, finally completed, were linked to the Seine, allowing boats to circumvent the city centre and its obstructions, thus giving impetus to the industrial areas to the north and east of the capital...
PARIS GUIDED TOUR, THE CITY, HISTORY AND ACTUALITY Audio guide created by the Pavillon de l'Arsenal, 2007
