“Hold on to your hats, folks! That breeze is picking up.” The grand old Moulin de Longchamp stands before us, a survivor of wars and revolutions. You see the ivy clinging to its tower? That speaks to its age, a 19th-century revamp of a structure dating back to 1312. Originally, this was a pivot mill, a design where the whole structure could turn to catch the wind. This Moulin has seen its fair share of history. During World War I, a bomb landed near its base, damaging its wings. The Parisians, resourceful as always, repaired the Moulin to keep the water flowing to the nearby Bois de Boulogne cascade. It no longer grinds grain, but it plays a vital role in keeping one of Paris’s most beloved parks lush and green. Look closely. Do you see how the roof and wings show signs of wear? Time and the elements take their toll, but the Moulin de Longchamp still stands, a testament to Parisian resilience and a reminder of a time when wind powered the city.
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