“Impasse Vincent Van Gogh?” you ask, tilting your head. “Isn’t that just a tiny street?” You are right. It is tiny. Impasse Vincent Van Gogh, in the 77500 postal code of Chelles, is a short street with very few homes. But this street is connected to one of the greatest artists of our time, Vincent Van Gogh! It was named in his honor. His brother Theo, who was also incredibly keen on art, lived here for some time. Although he is a world-renowned artist now, Vincent van Gogh certainly did not have an easy life. Theo was instrumental in getting his work seen. Vincent had a hard time finding people to buy his art. Theo always believed in Vincent’s work and always stood by him. He would often send him money. He felt that Vincent’s talent could not be denied. Today, his artwork is worth millions of Euros. It’s hard to imagine that there was a time when his work was rejected and considered worthless.
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.