What if trees could talk? What tales would they whisper about Square du Cèdre? Here in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Square du Cèdre, formerly known as Square Marcel Dassault, holds a secret whispered among its majestic cedars. Legend says these very trees were planted around 1734. This was when the botanist Bernard de Jussieu first introduced cedars to France. Imagine Robert Wagner gazing at these trees, then part of a private estate. He declared, “One day, the people of Vélizy will sit beneath these cedars.” His words proved prophetic. Today, Square du Cèdre thrives as a beloved municipal park. The cedars of Square du Cèdre have witnessed generations come and go, their branches offering shade to countless visitors. They stand as a testament to a vision fulfilled, a promise kept. So, find a quiet spot beneath their boughs. Let the rustling leaves whisper their story, a tale of time, nature, and community at Square du Cèdre.
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.