Rue de la Colombe
4th Arr.
A 13th-century legend lives on this tiny street: a devoted dove fed his trapped mate daily until rescuers freed her. It's a myth with many versions, but the romance lingers.
13th-century legend
Dove love story
Hidden Paris history
Romantic city lore
Tips
🏛️plaque at #6 marks ancient Gallo-Roman wall
đź‘€different paving stones show wall remains from 1898
Rue de la Colombe
4th Arr.
A 13th-century legend lives on this tiny street: a devoted dove fed his trapped mate daily until rescuers freed her. It's a myth with many versions, but the romance lingers.
13th-century legend
Dove love story
Hidden Paris history
Romantic city lore
Tips
🏛️plaque at #6 marks ancient Gallo-Roman wall
đź‘€different paving stones show wall remains from 1898