Hidden within the sprawling Bois de Boulogne lies the Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons. This unassuming road connects two historic gates of Paris. It offers a glimpse into a fascinating past. The Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons wasn’t always a Parisian thoroughfare. It originally belonged to the neighboring town of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Only in 1929, by official decree, was this tranquil route, along with a portion of Neuilly, annexed to Paris. This transition officially made the Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons a part of the 16th arrondissement. Today, as you stroll along the Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons, imagine the transformation. Picture horse-drawn carriages traversing this very path. The journey then would have likely been quieter. It may have felt disconnected from the bustling Parisian streets just beyond the Bois de Boulogne. Now, the gentle hum of modern vehicles and the distant echoes of the city remind us of its metropolitan embrace. The route is a quiet escape. But it also provides a connection to the vibrant energy of Paris. The Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons remains a unique blend of the past and present.
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.