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Moulin Rouge

Allée du Parc des Sports

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Moulin Rouge (La Chaize-le-Vicomte)
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Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge is a historic windmill located in La Chaize-le-Vicomte, France.

History

  • The Moulin Rouge was constructed in 1889 and has undergone several transformations over the years.
  • The original venue was destroyed by fire in 1915, but it reopened in 1925 after rebuilding.
  • Today, the mill is a tourist attraction, offering predominantly musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world.

Architecture

The Moulin Rouge is a post mill with a distinctive red windmill on its roof.

The architectural features of the mill are characteristic of late 19th-century French design, with a focus on functionality and simplicity.

Location

The Moulin Rouge is situated in La Chaize-le-Vicomte, France, along Allée du Parc des Sports.

The closest métro station is not applicable to this location as it's not a metro stop but rather a windmill.

Current Status and Use

The Moulin Rouge is currently a tourist attraction, offering musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Moulin Rouge has been designated as a notable landmark in France, but no specific heritage status or preservation efforts are mentioned in available data.

Visiting Information

The Moulin Rouge is open to the public, with visiting hours not specified in available data.

Details

NameMoulin Rouge
CityLa Chaize-le-Vicomte
CountryFrance
Coordinates46.6695, -1.2874533
Current usetourist attraction
Accessibletrue