Deep in the 18th arrondissement, Passage du Champ à Loup whispers tales of a forgotten Paris. This passage, a hidden gem, stretches a mere 125 meters in length and 9 meters in width. Passage du Champ à Loup began its life in 1899. It was part of the redesign of the Leibniz-Vauvenargues area. Passage du Champ à Loup is nestled between Rue Bernard-Dimey and Rue Leibniz. The passage derives its name from an old locality that once graced this very spot. “Champ à Loup,” or “Wolf Field,” evokes images of a wilder, more rural past. Imagine fields stretching out, wolves howling in the distance, a far cry from the bustling city that surrounds Passage du Champ à Loup today. The area around Passage du Champ à Loup underwent a significant transformation. The creation of this passage reflects the evolution of this neighborhood from a more rustic landscape to the vibrant urban space it is now. Passage du Champ à Loup offers a glimpse into the past. It reminds us that even within the density of a city like Paris, pockets of history and whispers of forgotten names can still be found.
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.