Twenty-eight arpents. That’s the intriguing name of this avenue, Avenue des 28 Arpents, right here in Bonneuil-sur-Marne. Avenue des 28 Arpents is more than just a street. It’s a thread woven into the fabric of this town, a silent witness to the passage of time. Now, an arpent is an old French unit of land measurement. It roughly translates to about an acre. So, imagine the vast expanse of land this avenue once represented. Avenue des 28 Arpents evokes images of a time when this area was primarily farmland, possibly stretching far beyond what we see today. It hints at a rural past, slowly absorbed by the expanding suburbs of Paris. The name itself, Avenue des 28 Arpents, is a constant reminder of this history. Each time someone mentions it, they are echoing the past, connecting us to the land’s agricultural roots. While much of the area surrounding Avenue des 28 Arpents has changed, its name remains. It acts as a landmark, a point of reference in a constantly evolving landscape.
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.