The run-down Villa Windsor in the Boulogne woods of western Paris will open as a museum next year to coincide with the Paris Olympics, following a multi-million euro renovation
, told CNN Wednesday that the city council leased the run-down mansion to his organization for 32 years.
The house was built in 1928 and has always been owned by the city of Paris, according to de Montgolfier. Members of the public will be able to visit the house for free from next summer, following an extensive renovation project.Following the death of the Duchess of Windsor, the lease was taken over by Mohamed Al Fayed, the Egyptian billionaire businessman.
"Four years ago Mohamed Al Fayed decided to give it [the villa] back to the city of Paris," said de Montgolfier.
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