“A president at fifteen? Imagine the audacity!” The year is 1685. We stand before number 11 Rue Novion, a grand hotel built for Nicolas Potier de Novion, a prominent figure in the court of Louis XIV. His grandson, inheriting the position of “président à mortier” at the incredibly young age of fifteen, resided here. Imagine the lavish parties, the intrigue, and the whispers of power that once echoed within these walls. While the Rue Novion may now seem a quiet backwater of history, it’s important to remember that streets, much like people, harbor stories. And the stories held within the walls of number 11 Rue Novion, passed down through the whispers of time, offer us a glimpse into the opulent world of Parisian aristocracy during the reign of the Sun King.
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.