Gazing down Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud, one can almost feel the echoes of its past. Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud stands as a testament to Paris’s rich history. The avenue derives its name from its location at the former Porte de Saint-Cloud, a gate in the nineteenth-century Thiers Wall. This wall once encircled Paris, and the gate led to the charming town of Saint-Cloud. Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud itself was once a part of two roads: the Route Départementale no 2 and the Avenue de la Reine. This section of Boulogne-Billancourt was later annexed by Paris, and the avenue received its current name. Today, Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud begins at the Place de la Porte de Saint-Cloud and stretches to Avenue Ferdinand-Buisson and Rue du Commandant-Guilbaud. It aligns with the Route de la Reine in Boulogne-Billancourt. Imagine standing at the bustling Place de la Porte de Saint-Cloud, the gateway to this historic avenue. As you stroll along its 300-meter length, take note of its impressive 31-meter width. This grand scale speaks to the avenue’s importance.
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.