Paris in the 16th century Paris in the 16th century During the 16th century, Paris was the largest city in Europe, with a population of about 350,000 in 1550. The 16th century saw the Renaissance arrive in Paris, expressed in the city's architecture, art and cultural life. The Kings of France returned to Paris from the Loire Valley. Paris. In 1534 Francis I became the first French king to make the Louvre his residence. Under King Francis I, the Renaissance style of architecture, imported from Italy, was widely used in churches and public buildings, replacing the gothic style. Paris landmarks built during the 16th century
St. Valentine's Day Massacre (EP) the same cover and track listing. It reached #5 in the UK Singles Charts. A bootleg "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" exists, a double 12" vinyl album with white labels. It contains recordings of Motörhead and Girlschool's sets from a 1981 Rockstage TV Special from The Theatre Royal in Nottingham. On 19 February 1981 the band played "Please Don't Touch" under the name Headgirl on the BBC TV "Top of the Pops" show, to support the release of the EP. They also performed the song on episode 62 of the German TV show "Musikladen", that was aired 4 April 1981. The