Since then, tremendous changes have affected France, as they have the rest of Europe: the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, and the rural exodus have all depopulated the countryside and increased the size of cities.
Sejak itu, perubahan-perubahan besar telah mengubah Prancis, juga seluruh Eropa: Revolusi Industri, dua perang dunia, dan perpindahan pedalaman kesemuanya telah mengosongkan pedesaan dan memperbesar ukuran kota.