“A street named for a craftsman, you say?” a curious voice piped up from the group. Indeed, the Rue des Gouttières, nestled quietly in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, owes its name to a master craftsman. Pierre Gouthière, a renowned French chaser-gilder of the 18th century, may seem a world away from this unassuming street. Yet, his legacy lives on in the very name of this Parisian artery. Opened in 1933, the Rue des Gouttières replaced a section of the old Thiers wall, a stark reminder of Paris’s fortified past. Today, the street stands in testament to a different kind of art, honoring the meticulous craftsmanship of Gouthière and his contribution to the decorative arts.
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.