Paris Open City
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Paris Open City has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025). Refers to Paris being declared an 'open city' to avoid bombardment/damage during German advance.
In war, an open city is a settlement which has announced it has abandoned all defensive efforts, generally in the event of the imminent capture of the city to avoid destruction. Once a city has declared itself open, the opposing military will be expected under international law to peacefully occupy the city rather than destroy it.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Type | city (status) |
| Country | France |
Who talks about Paris Open City on podcasts?
Paris Open City came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Why France Surrendered So Quickly In 1940 on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)