“A street named after a doctor? That’s unusual,” you might be thinking as you stand on Rue Calmette in Cru00e9teil. This street, named after Albert Calmette, is a testament to a man who dedicated his life to fighting tuberculosis. Born in 1863, Calmette became a doctor and dedicated himself to research. He even travelled to distant lands like French Congo and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon to study diseases like malaria and pellagra. His groundbreaking work with Camille Guu00e9rin led to the development of the BCG vaccine, a discovery that revolutionized tuberculosis prevention. Today, Rue Calmette stands not only as a navigational landmark but as a reminder of the impact one person can have on public health.
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.