A grand old theater once stood here at 73 avenue des Gobelins. The Théâtre des Gobelins, as it was known, opened its doors in 1869. Imagine the gaslight illuminating the ornate facade, sculpted by a young Auguste Rodin. This wasn’t just any facade. It was a testament to the art forms within, with figures representing drama and comedy. Over time, the theater evolved. From grand spectacles like “Around the World in Eighty Days” to vaudeville acts, the Théâtre des Gobelins saw it all. By 1906, the flicker of film illuminated the stage as documentaries and comical shorts joined the repertoire. The theater fully transitioned to cinema in 1934. Though it was renovated and renamed Gaumont Gobelins-Rodin in 1993, the final curtain fell in 2003. Today, only Rodin’s sculpted facade remains, a poignant reminder of the laughter, tears, and grand stories the Théâtre des Gobelins once housed.
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.