Mystery shrouds Rue Jean Bourguignon in Rueil-Malmaison. Who was this Jean Bourguignon? A street in Rueil-Malmaison bears his name. A map reveals its location, near Avenue du 18 Juin 1940 and Place du 8 Mai 1945. But was this Jean Bourguignon a war hero? Our search reveals a different story. Jean Bourguignon, born in Charleville-Mézières in 1876, was a writer. He wrote about Napoleon and Josephine, including “Les Adieux de Malmaison”. He even directed the Musée de l’Armée at Les Invalides. Quite a journey from a small town to the heart of French history. Rue Jean Bourguignon stands as a quiet tribute. It remembers a man of letters, not of war. His legacy rests in the words he wrote, capturing moments of French history. He earned a place in the Académie des beaux-arts and received the Grand officier de la Légion d’honneur. So, as you stroll along Rue Jean Bourguignon, remember the writer who brought history to life.
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.