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Moulin Rouge: A little red windmill
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  • sourbugger
  • Updated By sourbugger on April 4, 2006
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  • Moulin Rouge - Paris
    by sourbugger, 1 more photos
    One of the more recognisable icons of Paris is the 'Red Windmill', which sounds far more alluring when it is said in French as "The Moulin Rouge".

    Indeed, the street it is situated on sounds far better when intoned as "Pee-gale" , rather than the English tendency (especially among older men) to pronounce it "Pig - alley"

    The windmill itself is a leftover from the times when there were actually about 30 windmills in this area of Paris, although the one we see today has been altered and re-built several times since the Moulin Rouge began trading in 1889.

    It is rather a shame that the other feature it was well known for in the early days disappeared in 1906 - it consisted of a giant artificial elephant left over from the world's fair when the Eiffel tower was bulit.

    Gentleman only could ascend one of the legs of the thing internally, and then be treated to the girations of a belly dancer, actually in the belly of the elephant !

    I'm not making this stuff up, honest. Wouldn't that be great if they could re-introduce it. It might even be worth going there, instead of just taking a picture and wondering why some people pay so much to go inside the joint.. (see Tourist trap tips)

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  • Address: Pigalle
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    Moulin Rouge: Moulin Rouge
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  • Natie
  • Updated By Natie on June 19, 2006
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  • as itself - Paris
    as itself
    by Natie, 1 more photos
    I was taking photos through the car window on our way to Sacre Cour and the view of this strange building caught my eye at once. Even if you're not a fan of nightlife or didn't like the movie with the same name - just have a look at "Red Mill".

  • Address: Montmartre, 82 boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris
  • Phone: +33 (0) 153.098.282
  • Directions: Metro: Blanche
  • Website: http://www.moulin-rouge.com
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    Moulin Rouge: MOULIN ROUGE
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  • fouads
  • Updated By fouads on March 15, 2004
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    by fouads
    If you visit Paris really try to not miss Moulin Rouge . The Great old show in the world , here you can see many dancers with the great music dancing and singing with there colorfull clothes with light dinner and some drink . But You must book before 2 or 3 days becuse all days is full .

  • Address: http://www.moulin-rouge.com
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    Moulin Rouge: The Moulin Rouge ( cabaret, 18 th dist, Pigalle )
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  • BenFromParis
  • Updated By BenFromParis on April 2, 2003
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    by BenFromParis
    Nothing to describe I think. Stangers know this place much better than french people. ;-)

    You can book your night at the Moulin Rouge here (web site in english ) :
    http://www.moulinrouge.fr

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  • Address: 82, boulevard Clichy (18th quarter)
  • Directions: Pigalle, boulevard Clichy, 18 th quarter
  • Website: http://www.moulinrouge.fr/home-flash-gb.html
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  • mvtouring
  • Updated By mvtouring on November 6, 2008
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    Moulin Rouge
    by mvtouring, 2 more photos

    Probably the best known cabaret theatre in the world. This world-famous cabaret was originally built in 1885 to serve as a windmill, but then it was transformed into a dance hall in 1900. Those wild, early days were immortalized by Toulouse-Lautrec in his posters and paintings, which are still greatly sought after today. If you fancy a Vegas-style night out, this is the place to be, but remember that it is quite expensive and definately not for the budget travelers

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  • Directions: Metro: Blanche
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  • robertgaz
  • Updated By robertgaz on September 22, 2006
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  • Moulin Rouge by night - Paris
    Moulin Rouge by night
    by robertgaz, 1 more photos
    The Moulin Rouge is situated in the red light district Montmartre and it is famous for the large red imitation windmill on its roof.

    Over the past hundred years or so the Moulin Rouge has been a popular tourist destination because it offers musical dance entertainment for adults.

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    Moulin Rouge: Moulin Rouge
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  • Erin74
  • By Erin74 on April 14, 2004
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  • Moulin Rouge in Montmartre - Paris
    Moulin Rouge in
    Montmartre
    by Erin74
    Moulin Rouge is the most famous and enduring of the old Parisian cabarets. Established in 1889, it was a favorite subject of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose depictions of showgirls at the Moulin Rouge are legendary. The recent film "Moulin Rouge," starring Nicole Kidman, brought this old theatre back into the limelight.

    The Moulin Rouge is located in Montmarte, a unique and artistic section of Paris. In its heyday, it was known for the dancing girls who performed the Can Can on stage. There is still a show at the Moulin Rouge, although I didn't attend because it's a tad expensive (125-155 euros with dinner, 79-89 without dinner). There are two shows (7:30pm and 11:00pm).

    I was content to simply walk by and admire the exterior of Moulin Rouge. It looks great for its age and makes a great photo op!

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  • Address: 82, Boulevard de Clichy - Place Blanche - 75018 Pa
  • Directions: Take the metro to the Abesses stop.
  • Website: http://www.cofrase.com/moulin_rouge/indexuk.htm
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    Moulin Rouge: Walking around Moulin rouge
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  • anagrettel
  • By anagrettel on April 14, 2008
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    Moulin Rouge
    by anagrettel
    The world's famous cabaret, is just a short walk away from Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The area around it is full of strip clubs, sexshows, sex shops, etc. It could be sort of inconfortable for a single women walking around, but I feel it was safe enough to do it during the day, because you can find many tourist and even some families around. But I will not dare to do the same at night.

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  • Address: 82 Boulevard de Clichy
  • Directions: The nearest Metro is Blanche.
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  • Diana75
  • Updated By Diana75 on February 16, 2006
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    Moulin Rouge
    by Diana75, 2 more photos
    Well, we didn't try a show in Moulin Rouge and I like to think that this is the highlight of this high class night club, renowned for the French can-can.

    Otherwise a famous name and a specific facade…

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    Moulin Rouge: Moulin Rouge- Paris, France
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  • By savvygirl on September 10, 2007
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    Moulin Rouge
    by savvygirl, 1 more photos
    Visiting Moulin Rouge is a must while traveling in Paris, France. If not for the Hollywood movie recognition (Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor), the history of an 1889 French cabaret and adult musical entertainment center (currently) should entice you to take a stroll by.

    I was a tad surprised when I visited Moulin Rouge in 2005 because I expected the red windmill to be bigger and more prominent in the Paris skyline. Much to my surprise, the facade of the 1800's cabaret resembled a Disney land attraction.

  • Address: 82, Bd de Clichy, Montmartre - 75018
  • Phone: 01 53 09 82 82
  • Directions: red-light district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement, near Montmartre, Paris, France
  • Website: www.moulin-rouge.com
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