“A hidden street, named for a forgotten industry.” That’s how someone might describe Ruelle de la Tuilerie, tucked away in the heart of Montfermeil. Ruelle de la Tuilerie, “Tuilerie Lane” – a name that speaks of a time when this quiet corner of the city echoed with the sounds of a much different trade. Imagine, if you will, the clatter of wooden molds, the heat radiating from brick kilns, and the air thick with the scent of damp clay transforming into durable tiles. This was Montfermeil centuries ago, where the Ruelle de la Tuilerie earned its name, a testament to the tile factories that once thrived here. This street, now quiet and unassuming, was once a vital artery in the city’s growth. Each tile fired here, each roof they sheltered, played a part in shaping the Montfermeil we know today. As you stroll along Ruelle de la Tuilerie now, you’re walking through a living memory, a tangible link to the city’s past. And though the kilns have long since cooled and the clatter of industry replaced by the whispers of history, the spirit of Ruelle de la Tuilerie, of industry and craftsmanship, remains woven into the very fabric of this place.
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.