“A Roman road? Right here on Rue de la Place Saint-Martin?” you might ask. Indeed, the very ground we stand on traces back to ancient times. Rue de la Place Saint-Martin, a seemingly ordinary street in Noisy-le-Sec, holds within its pavement echoes of a Roman road, the via Superior. This ancient pathway, once a bustling artery of Lutetia (present-day Paris), extended far beyond the city walls, reaching Louvres and Senlis. It navigated the marshy terrain, a testament to Roman engineering. Over the centuries, Rue de la Place Saint-Martin has seen the ebb and flow of history. This street has stood the test of time, from a Roman thoroughfare to a modern address in Noisy-le-Sec. Its story is etched not just in its stones, but in the historical tapestry of the entire region.
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.