“What a magnificent entrance,” you might think, gazing upon the Portail du Château des Mousseaux. This grand gateway, while impressive, hints at a lost grandeur. The Château des Mousseaux it once heralded is no more. The estate, located in Draveil, had a rich history. Acquired in 1739 by the powerful tax collector, Martin de la Haye, it was linked to the nearby Château de Draveil. Imagine the comings and goings, the carriages traversing under this very gate. Years later, the estate was sold to Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, in 1799. However, it was during the ownership of the Count de Polignac, between 1810 and 1830, that the Château des Mousseaux truly flourished. He shaped the château into its final form, extending the avenue from this gate to the main road, today known as Rue Sully. Sadly, time wasn’t kind to the château. Despite being inhabited until 1960, it fell into disrepair. Following its acquisition in 1973 for the development of the Port aux Cerises recreational area, the once-proud château met its demise. Only its grand entrance, the Portail du Château des Mousseaux, remains as a solemn sentinel, whispering tales of bygone eras.
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.