A woman stands frozen in time, forever reaching for the sky. Here, in this peaceful corner of Paris, stands the Statue de Maryse Bastié. It’s a tribute to a woman who lived and breathed the freedom of the open air. Maryse Bastié wasn’t born with a silver propeller in her hand. She was a factory worker, her childhood marked by hardship. It was her husband, a World War I pilot, who ignited her passion for aviation. She took to the skies with a fierce determination that shattered records and stereotypes. Imagine the roar of her Caudron C.109 as she soared above the clouds, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible for a woman. The Statue de Maryse Bastié isn’t just a monument. It’s a symbol of her unyielding spirit, a spirit that earned her the Legion of Honour and the Harmon Trophy. This statue reminds us that sometimes, the most remarkable journeys begin not on the ground, but in the boundless expanse of our dreams.
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.