‘Nobody Sits Like the French’: Wonders From the Paris World’s Fairs

Charles Pappas provides a witty study of the numerous achievements emerging from Parisian exhibitions.

"Nobody Sits Like the French" by Charles Pappas tells amusing stories of Parisian World Fairs. Luster Publishing

For many years, Paris was widely considered the epicenter of Western style and aesthetics.  Remarkable achievements in architecture, art, fashion, and food originated from the French capital, and quickly changed how people viewed themselves and their surroundings.

While Paris has influenced the world on many levels, some breakthroughs occurred when the world came to Paris. To be more precise, these breakthroughs were seen when the city hosted a series of events that the French dubbed “Exposition Universelle,” also known to English-speaking folks as a World’s Fair.