Could this ordinary street have witnessed extraordinary bravery? Right here, in Aubervilliers, lies Rue Gaston Carré, a seemingly unremarkable street named after an extraordinary man. Gaston Carré, a name synonymous with resistance and courage. Before the horrors of World War II, Carré lived a life as diverse as the city itself. He was a soldier, a plumber, a typographer. He even fought in the Spanish Civil War as part of the International Brigades. He joined the French Communist Party in the 1930s, his belief in justice and liberty leading him to fight against fascism wherever it reared its ugly head. But it was during the Nazi occupation of France that Gaston Carré cemented his place in history. He became a key figure in the French Resistance, organizing acts of sabotage against the occupying forces. He was a leader of the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans, a group whose bravery in the face of oppression is still remembered today. Imagine the clandestine meetings, the whispered plans of resistance, perhaps even on this very street! Tragically, Carré’s fight for freedom came to an end in 1942. He was captured and executed by the Nazis. His wife, Yvonne, also a resistant, was deported to Auschwitz and perished there. Rue Gaston Carré is more than just a street. It stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of liberty. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of individuals like Gaston Carré who dared to resist tyranny.
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.