“Did you know this square was once part of a grand boulevard?”. Right here, before the Place de la République Dominicaine, stood a section of the Boulevard de Courcelles. Imagine the elegant carriages and promenading Parisians that once graced this very spot. The Place de la République Dominicaine as we know it today emerged in 1958. It stands at the crossroads of bustling Parisian life, where the Boulevard de Courcelles meets the rues of Prony, Logelbach, Thann, and Georges Berger. The square takes its name from the Dominican Republic, a nod to the strong ties between France and the Caribbean nation. Interestingly, a relic of the past still stands watch over the square. The Rotonde du Parc Monceau, a magnificent remnant of the Farmers General Wall, peeks out from the nearby Parc Monceau, a silent witness to the transformation of this area from a city edge to a vibrant square.
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.