Is Rue Jarry Guérin merely a street, or a portal to another era? Here in Paris, Rue Jarry, named after the calligrapher Nicolas Jarry, whispers tales of a fascinating past. Rue Jarry Guérin in Limeil-Brévannes and Rue Jarry in Paris, though sharing a similar name, are distinct. Our focus is on the Parisian Rue Jarry, a short, 95-meter path nestled between Boulevard de Strasbourg and Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis. Originally known as Passage Neveu, Rue Jarry officially received its current name on June 9, 1931. This seemingly ordinary street holds a secret. At number 11, during the Nazi occupation of Paris, stood a brothel known as “Chez Alice,” catering exclusively to German soldiers. Imagine the clandestine meetings, the hushed conversations, the lives intertwined within those walls. Rue Jarry, a quiet street in the 10th arrondissement, holds this piece of history, a stark reminder of a turbulent time in Paris. The street, though short, resonates with the echoes of its past, a hidden narrative within the bustling city.
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.