The Moulin Rouge Paris
A briefing for the first time visitor wanting to visit the Moulin Rouge
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The Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge is now a bit of a tourist institution enhanced by the global reach of films about the Moulin Rouge. It is located north of the city centre below Montmartre by Blanche Metro on Line 2. During the day time the area is a quite seedy red light area, but after dark the area comes alive helped by the lights of the Moulin Rouge itself..
The Moulin Rouge opened in 1889 and is best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. The can-can dance revue evolved into a form of entertainment of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe.
In the early days it was common for them to lift their skirts and reveal their legs, underwear and occasionally the genitals, and as time progressed can-cans seen at the Moulin Rouge became increasingly vulgar and overtly erotic, causing much public outrage.
The modern can-can was born as music-hall became popular as dancers (many of them failed ballet dancers with exceptional skill) were introduced to entertain the guests. The Moulin Rouge became fashionable for French society to visit and see the spectacular cabarets, which have included a can-can and semi--nude dancing ever since.
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The dance is recognisable for the long skirts with heavily frilled undergarments that the dancers wear, high kicks, hops in a circle whilst holding the other leg in the air, splits, cartwheels and other acrobatic tricks, normally accompanied by squeals and shriek.
The Moulin Rouge Performances Today
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| Doriss Girls |
The near 2 hour shows at the Moulin Rouge last many years with just the occasional fine tweak. The show is made up of about 80-100 performers recruited from all over the world with about 60 of them being the 'Doriss Girls', showgirls extravagantly dressed.
There are two evening shows every day of the week at 9 p.m. and 11.pm.
For the 9 p.m. performance you can have dinner with champagne starting at 7 a.m. leading into the show. The food is quite good with several menu's including a vegetarian option, but the cost of the meal is around the same price as the show ticket, which isn't cheap.
There are also matinee performances at 2:45 p.m, again with an optional dinner before hand.
Moulin Rouge Tickets
Moulin Rouge Paris sells out every night. By pre-booking tickets you'll lock in the price, secure seats and get the most out of your precious vacation time in Paris.
Show Only 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. show. Includes Champagne. |
Show With Dinner 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. show. Choice Of menu. |
Show, Dinner & Transfers Dinner with wine/champagne. Coach transfer from city centre. |
Value For Money Moulin Rouge Tickets With Night Illuminations Tour From Centre Paris
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Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and visit the home of the Cancan, the famous Moulin Rouge.
You'll see the famous sights of Paris, including Concorde and Vendome Squares, Pigalle and Blanches squares, Opera, La Madeleine Church, rue Royale, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral and Chatelet Square.
In Winter (Nov - March), you will usually see the first show at 9:00pm . Occasionally the Moulin Rouge allocates seats to the second show at 11:00pm, in which case you will enjoy a complimentary Seine River cruise in between the Illuminations Tour and the Show. In Summer (April - Oct), you will usually attend the 11:00pm show, but if it isn't available you will attend the 9:00pm show.
Eiffel Tower Visit, Seine River Cruise & Moulin Rouge Show - 7 Hours
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Enjoy a memorable night out in Paris by combining a visit to the Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise with a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge. Enjoy dinner at the Eiffel Tower's 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant followed by a one-hour river cruise, or dine on board a Seine River dinner cruise followed by a 1-hour visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. Whichever option you choose, complete your night at the home of the Cancan, the famous Moulin Rouge in bohemian Montmartre.
Elegant attire is required (tie and jacket not necessary) no shorts, no short-pants, no sport shoes or sportswear.
You will be provisionally booked to see the Moulin Rouge Show at 11pm. Occasionally, the 11pm show will be fully booked so in replacement you will see the 9pm Show. In this case you will be given a voucher to enjoy the seine cruise on another night.
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