Tucked away in the 13th arrondissement, we find Square du Limousin. This charming little square holds a secret. It’s a tribute to a region steeped in history, the Limousin. Square du Limousin was officially opened in 1932. But its story begins much earlier. The square was built on the site of bastion number 91 of the Thiers wall. This wall, built in the 1840s, was Paris’s last line of defense. Imagine the transformation from a military fortification to this peaceful square. The name itself, Square du Limousin, honors a region rich in culture and heritage. The Limousin region, located in southwest-central France, boasts a history stretching back to the Roman era. Once home to the Gallic tribe known as the Lemovices, the region’s name is a direct descendant of these ancient inhabitants. Square du Limousin is more than just a green space in Paris. It’s a tangible link to a distant region, a quiet reminder of a rich past. It invites you to explore not only the physical space but also the historical echoes it embodies.
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.