Jean-Charles Alphand: Shaping Modern Paris Early Life and Education Born: October 26, 1817, in Grenoble, France. Alphand received his education at the prestigious École Polytechnique, one of France’s leading engineering schools. Following his studies, he joined the Corps des Ponts et Chaussées, a government agency responsible for public works and infrastructure. Career and Collaboration with Baron Haussmann Key Role: Alpha…