“A street named after apple trees? In a bustling city like this?” You might find yourself asking that very question as you stand on Rue Pommier in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. It seems a little out of place, doesn’t it? A name that evokes images of orchards and countryside tranquility, right here in the heart of this vibrant suburb. While its modern-day appearance might not scream “apple orchard,” the name Rue Pommier does hold a whisper of the past. It suggests a time when Villeneuve-Saint-Georges wore a very different face. Imagine a time before the concrete and the cars, a time when this very street might have been a dirt path, winding its way past fields and gardens. Perhaps, the sweet smell of apple blossoms did once perfume the air around Rue Pommier. The name is a little time capsule, a reminder that even in the most urban of landscapes, echoes of nature and the past 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.