What’s in a name? At Place Émile Landrin, the answer unfolds like a Parisian love letter. Right here in the 20th arrondissement, this charming square whispers tales of a man named Émile Landrin. He wasn’t a king or a general, but a city council member who clearly left his mark. Place Émile Landrin is nestled within the Père-Lachaise district. It’s a stone’s throw from the bustling Gambetta station, serviced by lines 3 and 3 bis. This square wasn’t always here. It was carved out of the existing Rue du Cher and Rue Malte-Brun, officially christened Place Émile Landrin sometime after October 15, 1921. This act cemented Landrin’s legacy, alongside the Rue Émile-Landrin also named for him. So, the next time you find yourself at Place Émile Landrin, take a moment. Let the quiet dignity of this square remind you that sometimes, the most enduring legacies are built not on grand pronouncements, but on quiet service to a 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.