Do you see the plaques on the buildings along this street? They denote the houses as being from the 18th century. You are standing on Rue Paul Lelong. It is one of the oldest roads in all of Paris. It is named after Paul Lelong. He was an architect who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for designing buildings in the area. One of his most notable buildings was located on this street! This street, Rue Paul Lelong, used to be known as ‘Petit-Chemin-Herbu’ during the 17th century. But that all changed. It was later given a new name and over time, its name changed again and again. At some point, it became Rue Pierre, a name that sounds as if it could have been from the very first centuries of Paris! Now, it is named after Paul Lelong who had a significant impact on the city. But the street is even older than him! Even though the buildings of Rue Paul Lelong have been renovated over and over again, the foundations of those buildings are still evidence of the city’s rich history. The road, Rue Paul Lelong, itself has been bustling with life for centuries, always a busy spot in the city!
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.