What secrets do the trees whisper at Cimetière Nouveau de Puteaux? This cemetery isn’t in Puteaux. It’s nestled in Nanterre, a fact that often surprises visitors. Cimetière Nouveau de Puteaux, opened in 1913, offers a peaceful escape. The cemetery expanded in 1950. It was redesigned in 1995 as part of the Jardins de l’Arche. The cemetery holds 10,000 graves. As you wander, you’ll find monuments dedicated to those lost in both World Wars. A pink granite stele honors those who died in World War I. Another stele depicts a Roman burial scene. This stele commemorates those lost during World War II. A poignant monument stands in the center of Cimetière Nouveau de Puteaux. This monument remembers the victims of the Holocaust. A dedicated Muslim burial ground also exists within the cemetery. Betty Mars, the French singer and actress, rests here. Composer Jacques Météhen is also buried here. Cimetière Nouveau de Puteaux is a place of remembrance. It’s a place of reflection amidst the bustling city.
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.