You see Rue de Valenciennes right before you. A charming Parisian street, it is a quiet haven in the heart of the bustling city. You can see how Valenciennes Street connects Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis to Boulevard de Magenta, making it a vital thoroughfare through the 10th arrondissement. A perfect example of Parisian architecture, Rue de Valenciennes is a reminder that Paris is not all about broad avenues and grand monuments. You can feel the history pulsating from its cobbled surface and the old buildings lining it, making you feel like you stepped into a captivating era. This street was once known as Rue du Delta Lafayette, a name recalling a bygone era when the street was adjacent to the Jardin du Delta. Imagine, a place of entertainment like its equally popular counterpart, the Jardin Tivoli. But after the changing times, the street came to be named Rue de Valenciennes named, in honour of the northern French city of Valenciennes, connected to Paris by the bustling Gare du Nord.
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.