No visit to Paris would be complete without seeing a show at this mythical cabaret! Recognizable by its unusual facade and brightly-lit sails, the Moulin Rouge puts on a joyful music-hall style show every evening in Paris. On the programme: a fun atmosphere, catchy music ... and the fast-paced French cancan!
For more than a century, the Moulin Rouge has been at the hub of Montmartre nightlife with its own special exuberance and unforgettable shows. Sumptuous staging, originality, rhinestones, glitter and the celebrated Doriss Girls and Doriss Dancers make every performance simply magical!
With the show Féerie, the cast of 60 Moulin Rouge artists and dancers invite spectators to embark on an extraordinary journey. In the course of a series of different tableaux, the stage of the cabaret is transformed and successively takes on the appearance of a pirate ship, the Paris of yesteryear, and even a circus big top ... A 2-hour breathtaking show that culminates in the eagerly-awaited world famous French cancan!
Like the Eiffel Tower, with which it shares the same birthday, the Moulin Rouge is a veritable symbol of Paris. Immortalised several times by Toulouse-Lautrec, but also by the cinema and the film Moulin Rouge! by Baz Luhrmann - starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor - the indefatigable cabaret is the worthy representative of Parisian festivities throughout the world!
With its belle époque interiors, a passion for champagne and French gastronomy, the temple of French cancan promises evenings of entertainment in the pure tradition of festive Paris; a feast for the eyes and taste buds of the audience!
A joyful dazzling and quintessential cabaret revue in the heart of one of the most charming districts of the French capital.
To celebrate its 135th anniversary on 6 October 2024, the Moulin Rouge is pulling out all the stops and organising a great competition. The 135 winners will enjoy an exceptional 1h30 visit, including a behind-the-scenes look at the costumes and the history of the Moulin Rouge.
Address: 82 boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris. Metro: Blanche (line 2) - Bus: 30, 54, 68, 74
Several packages are available:
The Moulin is located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, at 82 boulevard de Clichy. The 9th arrondissement is nearby. The nearest metro station is Blanche on line 2.
Dress code is required for guests. Jackets and ties are not compulsory. Shorts, Bermuda shorts, flip-flops, sportswear and open-toe shoes for gentlemen are not accepted. Hats and caps are to be collected at the entrance to the venue.
Each of the great Parisian cabarets has its own particularity. French Cancan and tradition at the Moulin Rouge, poetry and humour at the Paradis Latin, sensuality and light shows at the Crazy Horse, musicals at the Lido2Paris... and if you have the time, why not try them all?
The Machine du Moulin Rouge used to house the boiler room of the Moulin Rouge before becoming one of the capital's most popular clubs. The 2,500m² space is divided into 4 areas: the huge room Le Central, a mini club La Chaufferie (in the basement), and the rooftop Le Toit overlooking the ever-bustling Place Blanche. Le Toit hosts a summer open-air film festival.
The 4th space is the Bar à Bulles, confidential and green hidden behind the wings of the Moulin Rouge. People come here all year round to enjoy a drink on the terrace planted with Japanese maples, brunch, attend one of the many events organised...