Imagine a Parisian street named after the seventh art, cinema, where once a grand studio stood. You are now standing on the Cours du 7e Art, a pedestrian lane in the 19th arrondissement. It is easy to forget that this quiet tree-lined path was at one time a hub of cinematic activity. The Gaumont Studios, originally called Cité Elgé, stood here until 1996. Founded in 1905 by Léon Gaumont, they were the largest studios in the world at the time. They were a powerhouse of film production, and they were eventually transformed into television studios. Their legacy lives on not only in the name of this street, but also in the memories of moviegoers and television watchers.
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.