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Exposition Opening
- When
- 1867
- Where
- Champ de Mars
The fair opened in April 1867 at the Champ de Mars, marking the culmination of the Second French Empire's renovation efforts.
Prepared since 1864, the exposition opened on 1 April 1867. The site covered 48 hectares plus Billancourt. It attracted nearly 9.2 million visitors, including exhibitors, showcasing machinery and art.
Sources
- Exposition Universelle (1867) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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