Walk with me along Rue de Rungis. This street, a quiet artery in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, holds a surprising secret. Rue de Rungis, named after the ancient aqueduct of Arcueil, once carried the lifeblood of the city. The aqueduct, built by the Romans, delivered fresh water from the hills of Rungis to the heart of Paris, flowing through the very ground you tread upon. Imagine, the rumbling of stone chariots, the echo of water rushing through the aqueduct’s channels. Those whispers of history still linger, echoing faintly underfoot even today. As you stroll down Rue de Rungis you’ll see a street lined with stately buildings and leafy trees. The street has been here since 1882, when it was laid out following the demolition of the old aqueduct. Though the water has long since ceased its flow, the spirit of the Romans lives on – a reminder that this seemingly ordinary street carries a rich and hidden history.
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.