Have you ever heard of the Porte d’Auteuil? It’s a historic gate right here in Paris, a remnant of a time when the city was a bit smaller, a bit more intimate. Here you’ll find yourself at the boundary where the city meets the greensward of the Bois de Boulogne, a place where the rumble of the city gives way to the rustling of the leaves. This grand gate, a symbol of a bygone era, used to be a part of the Thiers wall that protected the burgeoning city. It’s a gate not only to this leafy expanse, but also to an era of a Paris that was once smaller, still somewhat rural, a space where one could escape the bustling city and find solace and peace in nature’s embrace.
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.