Have you ever walked down a Parisian street and felt a whisper of history? It’s almost like the very cobblestones have stories to tell. This happens on Rue du Moulin de la Pointe in the 13th arrondissement. This street is named after a windmill that once stood at the intersection of Avenue d’Italie. The ‘Moulin de la Pointe,’ or ‘Mill of the Point,’ was an iconic landmark of Gentilly, the former commune of Paris. Its windmill blades, gracefully spinning in the wind, were a familiar sight for residents for centuries. Sadly, it was demolished at some point and all that’s left today are traces of its past in the street’s name and the whispers of history that linger in the air. Now, as you walk on the Rue du Moulin de la Pointe, let your mind travel back in time. Imagine the mill grinding grain, the smell of flour, the hustle and bustle, the echoes of laughter and conversation. The sounds of the mill, the clatter of machinery, the gentle whirring of its sails would have been a constant soundtrack to these ancient streets. The Rue du Moulin de la Pointe, now busy with modern life, is a unique blend of the past and the present. It whispers tales of a forgotten windmill and its role in the history of Paris. A small street. A silent witness to a bygone era.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.