Le Monstre reaches 40
La Ronde’s Le Monstre marks 40 years this Sunday. The Journal accompanies three workers on their daily, three‑hour inspection of every nut and bolt.
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Ian 20:10 on 2025-07-20 Permalink
Nice that some of the old rides aren’t mothballed yet, but as a creaky old Dad I do miss the monorail.
Kate 21:16 on 2025-07-20 Permalink
I was a little sad to read in the article that the Pitoune is gone now – probably been gone for awhile. It’s been many years since I visited La Ronde.
Ian 22:36 on 2025-07-20 Permalink
Yeah I think the only original rides left are in the kiddy section, sadly.