1910 Great Flood of Paris, flood in Paris
The 1910 Great Flood of Paris was a defining moment in the city's history.
After months of heavy rainfall, the Seine River catastrophically flooded Paris in January 1910.
Literature and art immortalize the perseverance of Parisians during the flood.
Signs of historic water levels can still be seen on older buildings throughout Paris.
The flood led to comprehensive overhauls in Parisian infrastructure and flood control policies.
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