The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Europe, particularly in Paris, where a new city plan and constant technical and artistic innovation created a belle époque—a "beautiful age"—in the City of Lights, captured in photos of the Eiffel Tower, the Exposition Universelle, and even in night spots like the Moulin Rouge. This boxed set contains a folding stereoscopic viewer—with glass lenses and a metal frame—and features 34 cards for three-dimensional viewing, depicting Paris in the decades before and after the turn of the 20th century. Here too is Paris in the Belle Époque, a visual history with captioned photos up to 19 inches across, as well as sidebars and numerous quotes from famous residents and visitors.