“A path less traveled.” That’s how I’d describe Chemin de Gagny. It’s not your typical Parisian boulevard. In fact, the Chemin de Gagny we’re exploring isn’t in Paris at all. It’s a street in Boissy-Saint-Léger. This might seem confusing, given our focus on Paris, but this little street holds a connection to Gagny. Chemin de Gagny refers to the town of Gagny, a Paris suburb with a history stretching back to the Middle Ages. Chemin de Gagny in Boissy-Saint-Léger may be far from the grand boulevards of Paris, but it acts as a quiet echo of another place, a town with a story to tell. The name “Gagny” itself comes from the Gallo-Roman era, possibly from the estate of a man named Galinius. Imagine the centuries of history connected to that name, whispered on this unassuming street.
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.