Here are some broad books on Paris history and architecture that can offer general context and may have more detailed information about your site.
The Grove Dictionary of Art is a seminal encyclopedia for art history. It has an excellent entry on Paris that can provide you an excellent overview on the development of the city and its art life. It also included subsections on certain major architectural works. I have scanned the chapter for your convenience (will need a Hope username and password to access).
Turner, Jane ed. "Paris." Dictionary of Art. New York: Grove, 1996.
Table of Contents
I. History II. Urban Development III. Art Life and Organization IV. Centre of Production V. Buildings VI. Institutions
("Buildings" includes: Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, St. Germain-des-Pres, St Germain-l'Auxerrois, Val-de-Grace, Palais du Louvre, Hotel des Invalides, Palais du Luxembourg, Pantheon)
Tips for navigating the Dictionary of Art
There are many other books available in the "Paris Section" on the 4th floor in the call number range DC700-800.
Looking for 20th and 21st century events and developments at your site? While the library isn't strong on international newspapers, the New York Times is a globally focused publication that might be able to highlight more recent conversations. The historical archive covers 1851-2018.