Is this where the street signs play tricks? Rue du Square Carpeaux. It almost feels like a secret code, doesn’t it? A street named after a square, tucked away in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Now, don’t let its unassuming demeanor fool you. Rue du Square Carpeaux holds a story or two, waiting to be unearthed. Our journey begins in 1926, with a simple impasse, a dead end. This street, just a fragment of what it is today, was known as Impasse des Grandes-Carrières. A name that echoed the history of this area, a place where gypsum was once mined. Can you imagine the rumble of carts laden with this chalky white gold? But like all good tales, ours takes a turn. In 1938, the street was extended all the way to Rue Marcadet. And with this extension, a new name: Rue du Square Carpeaux, paying tribute to the nearby Square Carpeaux, a green oasis named after the famed 19th-century sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It’s funny how a street, a simple path we tread upon, can hold such a rich tapestry of history, don’t you think? So next time you find yourselves strolling along Rue du Square Carpeaux, remember the whispers of the past.
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.