Suddenly, a break in the dense woodland opens up before you. We’ve arrived at the Route des Pelouses. Don’t let the simplicity of its name fool you. This unassuming road, tucked away in the 12th arrondissement, holds a fascinating history. The Route des Pelouses, you see, wasn’t always part of the bustling Parisian landscape. It once belonged to the quieter community of Fontenay-sous-Bois, a village swallowed by the city’s embrace in 1929. Imagine the change, the shift from rural peace to urban energy! Today, the Route des Pelouses stretches out before us, a 315-meter ribbon of Parisian life. It begins at the Avenue de Nogent and meanders through the 12th arrondissement until it reaches the Avenue de Fontenay. As you stroll along this route, remember its journey, a silent witness to the ever-evolving story of Paris.
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.