Why did Rainer Maria Rilke move to Paris in 1902?

Rainer Maria Rilke moved to Paris in 1902 after receiving a commission from a German publisher to write a book about the sculptor Auguste Rodin.1

This move marked the beginning of a significant period in Rilke's life, as Paris became his "second elective home" and a major center for his intellectual and creative development. Through his association with Rodin, Rilke gained profound insights into new approaches to art and creativity, specifically learning Rodin's personal ethic of unremitting work and dedication to detail.1