“A street named after a mountain range?” someone in our group might wonder. And indeed, here we are, standing before Rue du Cèdre de l’Atlas, a street that draws its name from the majestic Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Don’t let the common appearance fool you. Rue du Cèdre de l’Atlas holds a special charm. Tucked away in the 19th arrondissement, this street whispers tales of Paris’s past. Imagine, if you will, the city as it was centuries ago. This street, once a humble path, came into existence long before the French Revolution, appearing on maps as early as 1672. It wasn’t until 1877 that Rue du Cèdre de l’Atlas, absorbing parts of older pathways like the Impasse Saint-Laurent, officially received its name. Today, it stands as a testament to the city’s ever-evolving landscape, a quiet echo of a time when Paris was finding its modern form.
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.