A street named after a capital city, but not in the Quartier de l’Europe? Here on Rue d’Oslo, that’s exactly what we have. This street, tucked away in the 18th arrondissement’s Grandes-Carrières district, holds a unique distinction. Rue d’Oslo wasn’t always Rue d’Oslo. It was born in 1892 under a temporary name, “Rue Christiana,” a nod to the then-capital of Norway. This name stuck until 1929, when the city of Oslo decided to officially change its name, prompting a corresponding change for this street. Today, Rue d’Oslo stands as a quiet reminder of the interconnectedness of cities and the stories they hold, a little slice of Norway right here in the heart of Paris.
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.