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Cabaret Moulin Rouge accommodates eight and a half hundred people coming here from all over the world with one goal - to see the famous cancan dance. Today Moulin Rouge program is recognized as the best in the history of cabaret - revue "The Fairy". During the presentation, visitors can enjoy truly luxurious decorations, thousands of bright costumes and, of course, an incredibly energetic and exciting dance.
Photo: Moulin Rouge cancan, © Roderick Eime
Moulin Rouge first opened its doors in the same year as the Eiffel Tower. Then still no one knew that the Red Mill would become a historical landmark of Paris. Cabaret - a place intended for drinking alcohol in a cozy, friendly atmosphere attracted more and more bohemian public living in Montmartre (an area free from alcohol taxes). Artists, poets and even the Prince of Wales, and after Edward VII visited the Moulin Rouge.
The more visitors the more vivid the show became. And in 1893 it was on their stage that the first striptease was performed, the girl took off all her clothes.
On their stage often acted well-known chansonnier, the cast has set 6 world records, as, for example, the award for the largest number of strokes of their foot. But not only the Guinness Book of Records captures their success, but the cinema has shot a few films about their favorable result. In addition, Moulin Rouge is one of the largest buyers of champagne in the world.
For these and many other reasons it is worth to visit the legendary cabaret to enjoy the atmosphere and an unforgettable show.
Where to do?
The legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret has been one of the most important symbols of the city for more than a century. The place is necessarily to visit.
28Open hours: daily from 7 pm to 1 am
Official website: http://www.moulinrouge.fr
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