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Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge is a cabaret in Paris, France. It was built in 1889 by Joseph Oller, who also owned the Paris Olympia. Nicknamed “The First Palace of Women" by Oller and Zidler, the cabaret quickly becomes a great success. Close to Montmartre, it is marked by the red windmill on its roof.

The early years of the Moulin Rouge are marked by extravagant shows, mostly inspired by the circus. During this time period, one of the music hall's most notable patrons was artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who painted a number of famous Moulin Rouge scenes.

The Moulin Rouge is best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. The concept never changes at the Moulin Rouge: feathers, shinestones and sequins, fabulous settings, original music and of course the most beautiful girls in the world!

Many international stars have performed on stage at the Moulin Rouge: Ella Fitzgerald, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, Elton John... They have all given exceptional galas, following in the footsteps of French celebrities such as: Maurice Chevalier, Jean Gabin, Edith Piaf or Yves Montand.

Today's show at the Moulin Rouge is calling "Féerie" (All the name of the shows begins with F)

 

 

 

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Uploaded on March 30, 2012
Taken on June 5, 2009