Paris: Moulin Rouge windmill blades fall from roof overnight

[Still Waters]

The home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret in Paris, tumbled inexplicably to the ground in the early hours.

“In 135 years of history the Moulin Rouge has experienced many adventures, but it is true that as far as the sails are concerned, this is the first time it’s happened,” the attraction’s general manager, Jean-Victor Clerico, told reporters.

Clerico said that shortly before 2am on Thursday, the sails of the windmill “simply gave way, and fell on the pavement. Fortunately at the time the boulevard was empty of passersby. We are especially relieved this morning to know there were no injuries.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/25/moulin-rouge-windmill-blades-collapse-in-paris