Deep within the Bois de Vincennes, nestled near Route Saint-Louis, stands the Arc Club Paris 12. This isn’t just any archery club. It’s a living piece of Parisian history. The Arc Club Paris 12 wasn’t always known by this name. It started life in 1884 as the Compagnie d’Arc de Charenton Saint-Maurice. Imagine those early archers, establishing their rules and traditions on April 30th, 1884. Their legacy lives on in the Beursault game field, still in use since the club’s founding. As Paris grew and the Bois de Vincennes became part of the 12th arrondissement, the club adapted. On January 28th, 1974, the Compagnie d’Arc de Charenton Saint-Maurice officially became the Arc Club Paris 12. Today, it remains a place dedicated to the sport of archery. The club offers various archery disciplines, from the traditional Beursault game to Olympic archery and 50-meter target practice. It’s a club for the serious archer, focused on honing skills and competition. While the public is welcome for inquiries on Saturday afternoons, the Arc Club Paris 12 reserves its facilities for licensed members. It’s not a place for casual shooting or discovery sessions, but rather a training ground for dedicated archers. So, as you stand before the Arc Club Paris 12, appreciate its long history and its commitment to the sport.
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.