The Moulin Rouge or the Red Windmill is a traditional cabaret of Paris, established in 1889 by Joseph Oller, the owner of Paris Olympia. This famous cabaret, was initially built as a windmill in 1885, and then transformed to a dance hall in the 1900s. The location of Moulin Rouge is in Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement, near Montmartre. Moulin Rouge in Paris is best known for its musical dance and entertainment shows. The club's décor is typically intimate and romantic. Moulin Rouge is divided into three distinct sections, namely the cabaret theater, Mistinguett lounge and a cinema hall. This prestigious stage has witnessed many great shows performed by La Goulue, Frank Sinatra, Josephine Baker, Jane Avril, Yvette Guilbert, Mistinguett, Édith Piaf, Le Pétomane and others.
The famous painter Toulouse Lautrec has created some masterpieces of Moulin Rouge. Pierre La Mure wrote a book on Moulin Rouge, which was later adapted as a film in 1952, starring Jose Ferrer and Zsa-Zsa Gabor. Any event that took place at the theater of Moulin Rouge became a grand success.
There are various conducted tours of Moulin Rouge that allow the visitors to get a glimpse of the brilliant dance shows.
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The dinner dance shows, lido dance performances, Feerie shows and the can-can shows are some of the popular events in Moulin Rouge. The traditional French Can-Can shows have earned Moulin Rouge its international fame. Even today this can-can performance is one of the most applauded shows conducted here. Initially, this show was only for the respectable, working-class spectators, but eventually it became popular among common people.
With the rising popularity of this music hall, Moulin Rouge became one of the most happening nightclubs in the city of Paris. The skilled ballet dancers and other performers kept the spectators glued to their seats, offering breathtaking shows. Moulin Rouge started its journey as a music hall or more precisely the home of many innovative dance forms in Paris. But today it is also known as a cultural heritage site of France.
The Moulin Rouge in Paris is also a favorite hang out for the youngsters for its excellent restaurants, bars and shopping zones. Visitors can dine and at the same time watch cabaret performances in the hall during the evening. Visitors can reach the hall through the metro Blanche route. The Moulin Rouge is the best choice for an entertaining evening in Paris.
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