Silence descended as we reached the end of the bustling Rue des Fillettes. A sharp contrast to the lively market street, a quiet lane lay before us: Rue Boucry. This unassuming street, tucked away in the heart of Paris’ 18th arrondissement, holds a story that echoes far beyond its cobblestone path. Rue Boucry, you see, is named after a man deeply intertwined with Parisian history: Jean Boucry. He wasn’t a king, a general, or an artist. He was a man of the cloth, the vicar of the Saint-Denis church right here in La Chapelle. When revolution swept through France, Jean Boucry didn’t shy away from the turmoil. He embraced the changing tides and became the constitutional abbot of Saint-Denis from 1792 to 1795. This period, as you might know, was a turbulent time for the church, caught in the crosshairs of revolution. Yet, Boucry navigated these treacherous waters, leaving his mark on both the church and this street that would later bear his name. Today, Rue Boucry stands as a quiet testament to his legacy. A walk down this street is a walk through time, a reminder that history whispers from every corner of Paris, even in the quietest corners of the 18th arrondissement.
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.