“These arches are just incredible, aren’t they?” you ask, pointing to the Arches de Chavenay. The Arches de Chavenay are a group of arched structures in the village of Chavenay, in the Yvelines department of France. The arches were constructed with stone that was extracted from the ground to build the Château de Versailles. They are a reminder of the history of the region and the importance of stone in the construction of important buildings. The arches were once part of a quarry, an important stone extraction site for the region, which was used for hundreds of years. The quarry was once home to several mining shafts and tunnels that were created to extract stone. This process was performed by hand, and the stone was then transported to Versailles. The quarry was abandoned in the early 20th century, and the arches are all that remain of this very important site. Today, the arches are a peaceful place and a reminder of the past.
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.