one of the most popular architectural and artistic styles of the time was the french, which the brazilians kept in high regard whilst designing their capital, with many of the building and public spaces built with a heavy french influence.

with all of these splendid french-looking structures and areas of the city, rio de janeiro can take on a distinctly european feel, complimented by the tropical climate and the carioca flow, they take on a unique energy, which is one of the attributes of the city that makes it so addictive. a beautiful blend of classical design and infectious joy, rio de janeiro takes some of the french elegance and illuminates it with latin vibrance.