“A street named after batteries? That doesn’t sound very Parisian,” a skeptical voice might say. And yet, here we are, on the Route des Batteries, a testament to Paris’s layered history. Don’t let the unassuming name fool you. The Route des Batteries whispers tales of a time when this tranquil path was anything but. Situated in the 12th arrondissement, the Route des Batteries gets its name from the military batteries that once guarded Paris. You see, long before the Eiffel Tower claimed the skyline, Paris relied on a network of fortifications to defend its borders.
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.