Once a haven for beavers, the Mail de Bièvre stands as a testament to Paris’s ever-evolving landscape. You might not guess it now, but this tranquil green space echoes with the murmur of a lost river, the Bièvre. The Mail de Bièvre was created in 1971, a relatively recent addition to the city’s tapestry of parks. It stretches along what was once the left bank of the Bièvre river. Today, it offers a peaceful escape from the surrounding bustling city, a green corridor embraced by towering apartment buildings. As you stroll along the Mail de Bièvre, lined with blossoming cherry trees, imagine the river flowing beneath your feet. This lost waterway, once teeming with wildlife, was gradually absorbed into the city’s infrastructure. Its memory lives on in the park’s name and the subtle curves of the surrounding streets, tracing the path of the Bièvre’s hidden course.
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.