Roue de Paris

The Roue de Paris stands 60 meters tall at Place de la Concorde, offering views of the Eiffel Tower, Seine River, and Arc de Triomphe.

Opening on December 1, 1999, this transportable Ferris wheel marked the millennium celebrations in Paris before traveling to multiple cities worldwide after 2002.

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 structure requires 40 tonnes of water ballast instead of permanent foundations and needs 72 hours for construction by a specialist team.

The wheel contains forty-two gondolas that accommodate eight passengers each, requiring eighteen lorries for transportation between locations.

Location: Paris

Inception: December 1, 1999

Address: Louvre - Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris

Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20180424235651/http://rouedeparis.com/home.htm

GPS coordinates: 48.86510,2.32200

Latest update: March 17, 2025 14:10