Where bustling Parisian life meets quiet history, that’s where you’ll find Rue du Poteau. This street, tucked away in the 18th arrondissement, isn’t just a charming lane. It’s a thread woven into the very fabric of Montmartre’s story. Rue du Poteau, you see, gets its name from a time when this area was more village than city. Back then, there stood a “poteau de justice”, a post marking the boundaries of jurisdictions. Imagine, a simple post holding such authority! Over time, the village became part of Paris, but the name stuck, a reminder of a bygone era. As you wander down Rue du Poteau today, look for number 8. It was here, in 1883, that Maurice Utrillo, a name synonymous with Montmartre’s artistic soul, was born. His story, much like Rue du Poteau’s, speaks of a changing Montmartre, where the echoes of the past linger in the present.
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.