“Avenue Louis Aragon” You may know the name. It’s a very prominent writer. A poet, novelist, journalist, political activist. Well, this avenue was named after him. You can find the Avenue Louis Aragon in Villejuif. It wasn’t always named after this famous writer. It was renamed in 1985. It’s a very important avenue. It’s not just any street. The avenue leads up to the Villejuif metro station — and that’s a busy one! About 4 million passengers used the station in 2020 — in the middle of the pandemic, no less! That’s how important this avenue is. It’s not just a street in Villejuif. It’s a gateway to the city. The avenue is also home to an important bus route. There’s a tram too — the T7, which connects with the Avenue Louis Aragon. So the avenue is a real hub of activity and transit. It’s easy to get around from here to everywhere in the city. It’s no wonder that the avenue was renamed after such an important writer. It’s a fitting tribute to a man who played such a significant role in French history and culture. As you stand here on the Avenue Louis Aragon, perhaps you feel a sense of excitement, of possibility. You are on the cusp of a great journey.
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.