Moulin Rouge, Paris

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Built and opened in 1889, the Moulin Rouge is one of the most famous venues in the world. The home of the can-can, the venue was initially much more a brothel than cabaret venue, the 'dancers' more courtesan than entertainers. But as cabaret became more popular throughout Europe, so Moulin Rouge became more of a destination venue and a fashionable legitimate nightclub.

It's attracted some of the top names in the business to perform – from Josephine Baker in the 1920s, Edith Piaf, Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Ella Fitzgerald and Elton John to name but a few.

Nowadays a full revue is presented to the audience (invariably tourists) including showgirls, acrobats, magicians and the dancers with lots of boobs on show. A small fortune is spent on each show and tradition is that they run for 10-12 years, with each show beginning with the letter 'F'. Current show is 'Feerie' which opened in 1999 at a cost of 9 million Euros – it is due to close in November 2012, to be replaced by 'Flash'.

It's not a cheap night out, that's for sure.

80 Euro without drinks for the 11pm show is the cheapest option, rising to 185 Euro for the Belle Epoque 3 course meal and half bottle champagne option (7pm dinner, 9pm show). (There are 3 meal price options).

I've never had the money or the inclination to see the show at the Moulin rouge, but I do think that it is a must when visiting Paris, to go there at night and see it all lit up so beautifully. Just take the metro to any of the stops along the Blvd de clichy and walk west till you see it. It really isn't hard to find.

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We always start our walks through Montmartre from the Moulin Rouge. It is worth a look at the murals in the entranceway beforre starting up the hill. We have never been tempted to see a show - perhaps the rather astronomical price hurts our Scottish sense of thrift - or perhaps watching a show with my wife featuring naked women doesn't appeal. The theatre itself is worth a visit for its artistic and cultural value. (That sounds like "I read Playboy for the articles"). Here are some photographs!

What can I say . . . a Paris page without talking about the Moulin Rouge would not be complete!! I am sure that all of you have a picture with the Moulin Rouge but who has seen one of its performances? And all those ladies . . . they are artists, contemporary acrobats sometimes I feel they are underestimated because . . . can you open your legs like they do??? I can't :-(
The Moulin Rouge has recently celebrated its 120 birthday and it is one of the few places in Paris that does not know about the global crisis. Everyday it sells about the 90% of their seats. Opened on 6th October 1889 in occasion of the World’s Fair held in Paris, it will always be associated with names like Belle Epoque, champagne, cancan or Toulouse Lautrec.

Some recent data:
-Prices from 80 to 400 euros (depending if you eat there or not)
-240.000 bottles of champagne sold per year. Moulin Rouge is one of the biggest champagne’s consumers in the world.
-The Cancan ladies come from 14 different countries but most of them are from Australia
-The most frequent spectators come from China, USA, Russia and Germany

You will find easy this famouse cabaret built in 1889. It has red windmill on its roof and it is located close to Montmartre in «red light district of Pigalle». You probablu heard for CAN- CAN dance. Today Moulin Rouge is tourist atraction offering musical dance entertanment for adult

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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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In Paris Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan in bohemian Montmartre.

While at the Moulin Rouge you'll enjoy fine traditional French food such as foie gras, pate or fine seafood, accompanied by wine or champagne.

The lavish "Feerie" cabaret show features a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 legendary Doriss dancers, dressed in exotic costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins. The show's sumptuous sets provide a colorful backdrop for the brilliantly choreographed performances.

The glamorous dancers perform on moving staircases, in a gigantic aquarium, on swings and in garden settings, complete with animals and a vibrant light show.

We had a good time. We did not eat dinner. They had a drink minimum which charged us I believe $100 per person...we ordered a couple bottles of wine...it was several $100's. The show was very good. Highly reccomend if you have time. We had seats in the very very back we tipped a guy $30 he moved us to the middle...well worth it.