The Red Windmill of Pigalle

Moulin Rouge, Boulevard de Clichy, Pigalle (CNB 2014)

'Moulin Rouge (Red Mill) is that famous cabaret venue in Paris, best known as the spiritual birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. Opened in 1889, it is now a tourist attraction and visitors to Paris try to experience the musical dance entertainment at least once'.

I did not get to see the revue there before but this time, yes, we saw the Feerie, the resident stage show (which premiered in December 1999). The show was not so fabulous, as touted by some, and there was the recognizable can-can dance, though only once, I think. For the price we had to pay, I would not go again. Been there (Moulin Rouge), done that (seen the Feerie show), and that's that.

With a 'not by Toulouse-Lautrec poster art' (2014)

As usual, no photography was allowed during the show, but some did sneak a snapshot or two. We did too, but only the not-so-good picture below showing the interior decor of the club.

Inside Moulin Rouge (CNB 2014)

The history of the Moulin Rouge is very interesting, opening during La Belle Epoque ('Beautiful era') of 1871-1914, a period of optimism, peace and prosperity in France (and Belgium). During this era, the arts flourished and it was a time of joie de vivre (joy of living). The can-can dance became a popular 19th century cabaret style and subject of Toulouse-Lautrec's famed poster art.