Was this Rue des Périchaux once a vineyard? This seemingly ordinary street in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, Rue des Périchaux, holds a hidden past. Before the grand boulevards and bustling city life, this area was a tranquil vineyard known as the “Clos des Périchaux”. The name itself, Rue des Périchaux, whispers of this history. It comes from “périchot”, a type of black grape that flourished in the Parisian sunshine centuries ago. Imagine the scene – rows of vines heavy with grapes, stretching as far as the eye could see. Today, the vineyard is gone, replaced by the rhythm of city life. Yet, echoes of this rural past remain, woven into the very fabric of Rue des Périchaux.
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.