“A street named after the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty? Right here in Paris?” You might be surprised to find a street named Rue Bartholdi here in Paris. It’s a tribute to none other than Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the mastermind behind the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City. This street, established in 1902, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bartholdi’s work. While the Statue of Liberty might be his most famous creation, Bartholdi left his mark on Paris too. But the Rue Bartholdi isn’t just about grand statues and international fame. It also houses its own share of stories. At number 2, you would have found the apartment where the famous writer Henry Miller once lived. Later, it was occupied by the painter Raya Perez. The musicologist Paul-Gilbert Langevin’s family also called number 2 home for two decades. And just a few doors down, at number 7, the singer Paul Braffort spent his childhood. The Rue Bartholdi, though a small street, encapsulates a slice of Parisian history and the global reach of French artistry.
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.