“A protest on Rue du 23 Septembre?” you might ask. Indeed. Rue du 23 Septembre in Paris isn’t just a street; it’s a marker in time. While the street itself doesn’t hold the story I’m about to tell, its name does. The date, September 23rd, became significant in recent times. A call to action echoed through Paris, a planned march against police violence and systemic racism. Set for September 23rd, the Gare du Nord was to be the starting point. The planned route? That remains a mystery, perhaps intentionally so, to adapt to the city’s ever-changing pulse. This wasn’t just a Parisian affair. Collective departures were organized from surrounding areas like Montreuil, Alfortville, and even within Paris itself from the 20th arrondissement and Pantin. This demonstration was more than a march; it was a cry for change, fueled by the tragic death of Nahel, killed by a police officer in Nanterre earlier that year. The protest on Rue du 23 Septembre, symbolized a fight against a perceived system of injustice, demanding accountability and reform within the police force. It was a plea for liberty and an end to societal inequalities, echoing from 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.