I’m not sure, it sounds like Paris was pretty happening in the 1500s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Paris

Edit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.













I have two candy stores nearby that sell these in bulk. I buy a bag and sneak a few of them into my wife’s purse occasionally to carry on the tradition.