“A mill powered by the waters of Paris?” you might ask, surprised. Yes, right here in front of us stands the Moulin de la Chaussée. This isn’t some Parisian illusion. The Moulin de la Chaussée is a testament to the city’s long and layered past. Mentioned as early as the year 998, the Moulin de la Chaussée witnessed the evolution of Paris. It saw this region transform from a rural landscape to the bustling metropolis we know today. The name itself, Moulin de la Chaussée, originates from a cobbled causeway. This causeway once connected the path from Saint-Mandé to the parish church, highlighting the mill’s central role in the community. Over the centuries, it served various purposes. It even narrowly escaped demolition in the 1970s. Now, this five-story structure, a blend of limestone rubble and timber framing, stands as a proud survivor. Although the waterwheel is silent, it whispers tales of a time when the city moved at a different pace, powered by the flow of the Marne. Next time you speed along the nearby autoroute, remember the Moulin de la Chaussée. It stands as a reminder that even in a city that constantly reinvents itself, echoes of the past can still be found.
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.