The iconic windmill of the Moulin Rouge will be fully restored and reintroduced on the evening of July 10th, complete with red-and-gold wings powered by a new motor. Dancers will perform outside to celebrate the occasion, symbolizing the return of this landmark. The windmill fell off in April 2024 due to a failure in the central axis, causing no injuries but damaging the facade. New wings were installed prior to the Paris Olympics, although they lacked a motor until now.
The Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill, a key symbol of Paris, will be fully restored, featuring new red-and-gold wings that can now rotate thanks to a new motor.
To celebrate the restoration, Moulin Rouge dancers will perform outside the venue, showcasing swirling red feathers to symbolize the return of this landmark feature.
The windmill, which fell in April 2024, caused no injuries but damaged the facade, leading to an extensive restoration process that included creating custom-made motorized wings.
Originally made famous by painter Toulouse-Lautrec and later popularized by a film, the Moulin Rouge's windmill now stands ready for its post-repair debut during the Paris Olympics.
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