Roue de Paris, Ferris wheel at Place de la Concorde, France
The Roue de Paris was a 60-meter-tall ferris wheel installed at Place de la Concorde. From its peak, visitors could see the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, and the Arc de Triomphe across the city.
The ferris wheel opened on December 1, 1999, as part of Paris's millennium celebrations. After 2002, it was dismantled and traveled to several cities around the world.
The Ferris wheel sits near the Luxor Obelisk, gardens, and fountains, forming a central element in the contemporary landscape of Place de la Concorde.
The ferris wheel was a transportable structure that relied on water ballast instead of permanent foundations. Assembly required specialized teams and took several days to prepare for operation.
The ferris wheel featured 42 gondolas that each held 8 passengers and required 18 lorries for transportation between locations. This mobile design allowed it to serve multiple venues over the years.
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