Chapitre 277: Christmas Eve & Visitor from Austria

On the eve of December 24th, 1801, as the clock struck six in the evening, Paris unveiled itself beneath a resplendent canvas of an orange-hued twilight. The ethereal radiance gently embraced the grand facades of its architectural marvels and trees, casting an enchanting aura over the city.

Amidst this enchanting twilight, a revolutionary marvel graced the cityscape: neon lights, a pioneering technological innovation, embarked on their debut. Paris, a city already renowned for its artistic prowess, now added a vibrant tapestry of colors to its palette. These neon lights breathed new life into the city, infusing it with a luminous, electric vibrancy that left both visitors and locals mesmerized.