On this very spot, stood a humble farmhouse. Not just any farmhouse, but the Ferme de Grenelle, a witness to centuries of Parisian evolution. Rue de la Cavalerie, named for its proximity to the cavalry barracks, wasn’t always a street. Imagine a time when this entire area was farmland, part of the vast Grenelle plains. The farmhouse that stood here lent its name to a small lane, “Ruelle de la ferme de Grenelle”, a far cry from the bustling street we see today. This rural past gave way to a military present as the French Revolution swept through France. The land, once owned by the military school, was nationalized and sold. In its place rose cavalry barracks, their presence forever imprinted on the street’s identity. The “Ruelle” transformed into Rue de la Cavalerie, a permanent reminder of the area’s shift from agriculture to military might. Today, while the echoes of marching hooves have faded, the name endures. Rue de la Cavalerie stands as a testament to the ever-changing landscape of Paris, a city where traces of the past are woven into the fabric of the present.
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.