Born on October 8, 1924, in Villeneuve-le-Roi, Georges Hervier’s life was tragically cut short on August 14, 1944. Rue Georges Hervier, this street we stand on, bears his name. It’s a tribute to a young riveter who became a key figure in the French Resistance. Hervier joined the FTPF resistance group in June 1943, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Vigne. Later, he joined the United Front of Patriotic Youth. By February 1944, Hervier was promoted to sergeant, commanding twelve men. He actively participated in the liberation battles. However, during a fateful encounter with a German patrol, Hervier and his comrades, Albert Larmé and M.L. Raymond, were captured. They were summarily executed on the roadside between Choisy-le-Roi and Orly. Hervier was initially buried in the FTP section of Villeneuve-le-Roi’s old communal cemetery. He was posthumously awarded the “Mort pour la France” distinction and recognized as a member of the FFI and DIR. He also received the Croix de Guerre. Today, memorials in Orly and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges honor Hervier and his fallen comrades. The market in Villeneuve-le-Roi is even named “Les Trois Fusillés” in their memory. And here, in Villeneuve-le-Roi, the very street where his father lived now bears his name: Rue Georges Hervier.
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.