Bal du Moulin Rouge, Paris - The Red Windmill

Bal du Moulin Rouge, The Red Windmill, Place Blanche, 18th arrondissement, Tel: 46 06 00 19 / Fax: 42 23 02 00.

Métro stop: Blanche

Immortalized by Toulouse-Lautrec, and the birthplace of the can-can, the Moulin Rouge takes its name from one of the windmills of Montmartre present in another era.

Moulin Rouge is a traditional cabaret, originally built in 1889 by Joseph Oller who already owned the Paris Olympia. Situated in the red-light district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement, near Montmartre, Paris, France, The building is famous for the large red imitation windmill on the roof. The Moulin Rouge is an international symbol of French Culture as well as reflecting the Bohemian influence on Western Europe. The building has a rich history that is still being added to today. Over the past hundred years, the Moulin Rouge has remained a popular destination for many thousands of international visitors each year. Today the Moulin Rouge offers musical dance entertainment for adult visitors from around the world. Much of the romance from turn-of-the-century France is still present in the interior environment.

The design and name of Paris's Moulin Rouge has often been imitated by other night clubs worldwide.

Notable performers at the Moulin Rouge have included La Goulue, Josephine Baker, Frank Sinatra, Yvette Guilbert, Jane Avril, Mistinguett, Le Pétomane, Edith Piaf and others.

The Moulin Rouge was also the subject of many paintings by post-impressionist painter Toulouse Lautrec who in turn romanticized the building.

Since 1889, the Moulin Rouge has always presented sumptuous shows to audiences from around the world. Famous for introducing the world to the French Cancan (immortalized by artist Toulouse-Lautrec), come see the feathers, rhinestones, and sequins fly as the most beautiful girls this side of the ocean take the stage.With breathtaking sets, innovative choreography, original music, and show-stopping acts, the Moulin Rouge has played host to international stars such as Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra and Elton John as well as native celebrities including Maurice Chevalier, Jean Gabin, Edith Piaf and Yves Montand.

See what’s on for this season: Féerie - The current show "Féerie” consists of a troupe of 100 artists, including the 60 Doriss Girls, recruited world-wide ;

1000 costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins, set up in the most famous Parisian workshops ; sumptuous sets in shimmering colours uniquely designed by Italian artists ; the best, most outstanding international acts ; and the awaited return of the giant aquarium...

This four-act sensation gives international audiences exactly what they want.

The Moulin Rouge Forever - A celebration of the famous (and infamous) stars that have graced our stage.

Sandokan - A love story of passion and beauty, set in Indonesia

The Circus - Everyone loves the circus! Catch it as it passes through town.

The Moulin Rouge from 1900 - A tribute to the Parisian beauties of yesterday and today.

Enjoy the rhythm of 60 Dancers (forty Girls and twenty Boys) and the beauty of 1,000 costumes of feathers, sequins and rhinestones, plus the triumphant return of the Giant Aquarium and, of course, the French Cancan!

The Moulin Rouge Restaurant is unusual in that in the tradition of the Parisian Cabaret does not normally lay on gastronomy, however their star-awarded chef, Laurent Tarridec is nonetheless willing to turn the table of the Moulin Rouge into a genuine masterpiece. Accommodating up to 850 guests and set in the Moulin Rouge¹s grand hall, guests may choose a full menu or simply order items a la carte.

Ticket and Menu Prices - Shows are open to the general public of all ages (no children under 6).

French Cancan Menu & Show + 1/2 Champagne:€140

Toulouse-Lautrec Menu & Show + 1/2 Champagne: €155

Belle Epoque Menu & Show + 1/2 Champagne: €170 and A la Carte.

"Moulin Rouge" was also the title of a book by Pierre La Mure. This book was the basis for the 1952 movie of the same name. It was also the name of the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! starring Jim Broadbent, Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo and Richard Roxburgh. Both films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, but neither won the award.

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