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A symbol on the ground. The iconic Moulin Rouge lost its wings, falling from the world-famous Parisian monument during the night of Thursday April 25, fortunately without causing any casualties. A fall still unexplained at this stage, while the management of the cabaret has ruled out the possibility of a malicious act.
If the mill dates from 1889, the wings were remade in aluminum around 20 years ago to “lighten” them, explained Jean-Victor Clerico, general director of the dean of Parisian cabarets. Their structure and motorization “are checked every two months by a specialized company”, according to the cabaret, and the last maintenance visit dates back to March 20, and a visual check by the Moulin Rouge teams is carried out every week.
A point which could be important in determining insurance coverage. After the assessments, “there will certainly be responsibilities assigned to each person, and that’s where we will see who will finance the project,” explained Jean-Victor Clérico on France 2 this Friday. If he has to put his hand in his pocket, the cabaret does not intend to pass on the bill on the entry tickets, promises the boss.
“The Ministry of Culture stands alongside the Moulin Rouge so that its special shine is restored,” assured Rachida Dati on The Paris town hall also said it was ready to help with reconstruction, without giving further details. Jean-Victor Clérico has in any case closed the door to any public aid, specifying on France 2 that “the Moulin Rouge is a completely private family business, which does not depend at all on public funding”.
The cabaret will now have to work on replacing the wings, and will also have to put back in place several of the letters of its sign, carried away in the fall. The reconstruction should be quick, according to the cabaret boss, but it will first be necessary to determine the problem with the axis of rotation which caused the wings to fall. “Rebuilding them is one thing, putting them back is another…” The Moulin Rouge hopes in any case to repair its symbol before the Olympic Games in July, when all eyes will turn to Paris.
