During excavation in 1868, remains of Gallo-Roman walls were found here, and a dove built its nest among the ruins, giving rise to the street name Rue de la Colombe (Street of the Dove).
Tucked into the medieval lanes of Île de la Cité, this early 20th-century primary school carries the legacy of the Ursuline nuns who once taught here. Its brick and limestone facade, decorated with blue and yellow tiles, stands under the quiet gaze of a Republican statue above the entrance, embodying France’s enduring commitment to public education in the historic heart of Paris.
Stone upon stone, this quiet house gathers the hushed prayers and forgotten songs of centuries past. Heavy wooden doors guard secrets of choir singers who once walked these winding lanes, their voices rising to the cathedral spire still visible above. In the golden morning light, Rue des Chantres feels suspended between worlds – where medieval shadows linger silently amidst the pulse of modern Paris
