In the early hours of Paris, a tragic incident occurred at the iconic Moulin Rouge windmill. The sails of the windmill collapsed overnight, marking the first time in its 134-year history that such an event has occurred. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the fall of the sails caused damage to the venue’s signage.
According to a Moulin Rouge official, the club’s technical teams regularly check the windmill mechanism each week and had not noticed any issues prior to the collapse. However, the cause of the incident remains unknown. The club’s director mentioned that there were no signs of foul play, suggesting that a technical failure may have been responsible for this unfortunate event.
Moulin Rouge is famous for being a symbol of Paris nightlife and is renowned as being the birthplace of can-can dance. Founded in 1889, this historic venue holds great significance in Paris and has become one of its most recognized monuments. Despite previous incidents such as a fire in 1915 that forced it to close for nine years, this collapse has caused widespread concern among locals and tourists alike who eagerly await updates on its restoration process.
