This very street, Rue des Belles Feuilles, wasn’t always as elegant as it appears today. It started its life in 1825 as a humble lane in the then-village of Passy. Back then, it was known as two separate streets: “Rue des Belles-Feuilles” from Place de Mexico to Avenue Victor-Hugo, and “Rue des Biches” for the section stretching from Avenue Victor-Hugo to Place du Chancelier-Adenauer. Imagine strolling through what must have felt like a tranquil, tree-lined path, the air filled with the scent of foliage rather than the bustle of the city. This leafy haven, however, was swallowed up by the expanding Parisian heart, and in 1868, the two streets merged to become the singular Rue des Belles Feuilles we know today, forever etching its presence into the official Parisian map. While today it’s a mix of residential luxury and bustling businesses, hints of its past remain, whispering tales of a time when life was a little slower, a little greener, right here on Rue des Belles Feuilles.
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.