Moulin Rouge

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Kim H.

In the heart of the red light district and you cannot miss it with its big Red sign and big Red Windmill. We were so excited to see it. Moulin Rouge is an amazing show and that's why we have seen it in Las Vegas and New York City ! Fun invigorating and enjoyable.

Joanna L.

Definitely a pricey experience, but hey, when in Paris. We got the tickets with dinner included, but there's also tickets for just the show. Definitely think there could be some improvements made to the experience considering the price, but happy to have checked an item off the bucket list! Doors open at a certain time, but there's a massive queue once you get inside the building - I think we waited at least 30 minutes to get seated. They check your bags when you enter the doors (before getting in line), and they told us we couldn't bring our chocolate souvenirs inside, so they held onto it for us. After waiting 30 minutes, there's another room you enter, with a bag / coat check (backpacks aren't allowed), so not exactly too sure why we couldn't have just checked in our chocolates there. The seating inside is SUPER crowded. I think I had to stand up at least 3 times to let the people behind me get up and get through to use the bathroom. There's also not that much room to tilt your chairs, so I was also getting slight neck fatigue from looking at the stage. Also as heads up, if you're a party of 3 or less, you'll likely be paired with other people at the table. There's a band on stage singing during dinner service, which was nice. They served a special 3-course Christmas menu, where you can choose from 2 options within each course. I got the scallop carpaccio, meagre fish, and hazelnut plume. The seafood in general was pretty tender and soft but was on the saltier end. There was definitely a higher focus on presentation rather than taste, but I enjoyed the various sauces and garnishes on the dishes. For some reason, everyone's desserts were delayed, and came 30 minutes after we had finished the main course, and only 10 or so minutes before the show was about to start. Seems to have been some logistical issues there. The show is very flashy, with an impressive rotation of dazzling costumes. The dancers are all high energy, although that can also mean that they're slightly out of sync in some certain numbers. The songs are lip synced - so don't expect Broadway live singing. Between the dances, there's special acts like circus rollerblading, contortionist, and acrobatic balancing, which was quite impressive. It was fun seeing the iconic can-can and love how all the dancers were performing with a smile. Heads up - most numbers are topless so make sure you're going with the right group of people haha! Do I think there would probably be lower ratings in general if this weren't THE iconic Moulin Rouge? Possibly. But I do think if it's within your budget and you're already in Paris, might as well experience this once.

Shelby W.

This is probably one of my favorite things we did during our time in Paris! I'm a big lover of live theater, so this was right up my alley. I didn't really know what to expect coming in; I had seen the movie (which now I know is a very different thing) but I at least knew about the singing and dancing. It was a pleasant surprise to get to see the cool tricks and stunts added in, as well! All of the performers were phenomenal. The theater itself is beautiful on the inside and out. It is definitely something you need to have on your Paris bucket list!

Moni W.

Well this place was sooo cool, very retro, classy and fancy. You can get tickets the day of but recommended to get tickets in advance just to avoid the possibility of disappointment because you couldn't get in. It's highly suggested that you dress up for the event avoiding sneakers or shorts for guys but I didn't see this rule being enforced because I saw a lot of people in sneakers lol but anyway... This place has the option of dinner and a show or just the show. If you choose to just see the show, youll come at a later time and possibly won't get the best seats since they'll accommodate people that will get the earlier to have dinner as well. I went for obviously both because if I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna go all in! We had to wait outside inline but not for a long time, once inside, they had the option for coat check for a small fee, then they proceeded to scan out tickets and take us to our seats, they choose them for you according to the number of people in your party and I suppose, first come first serve type situation. We lucked out and got amazing seats, there were some empty seats at our table but we knew they would fill up after dinner... and they did lol. The ambiance was so retro, you felt like you went back in time, they had some performers, they were singing classic French songs and then they switch it up to english songs, some people even got up to dance, the lights were nice and soft, very romantic and no children around minus a few teens. They had a pretty simple menu, you choose an appetizer, a main course and a dessert. (Pro tip) look at the menu beforehand so you know what you want. That way you get an idea and order right away. Their food was pretty good, I enjoyed it a lot, very tasty. I do wish they had more non-alcoholic beverages besides water and coke lol. The actual show was fun, lots of glitter and glam AND topless women (if this isn't your cup of tea, prob best to not attend). The music was fun and lively, the dancers for the most part were pretty good but I must say, they weren't perfect :x , they were a bit off and not synchronized completely. If you're familiar w the rockets at the radio city music hall in NYC, you'd be disappointed, specially for the price of the ticket because yes, it was VERY expensive so I truly expected perfection. The service was really good, very attentive and such, our waiter spoke english so that was super helpful. Overall I enjoy myself a lot, I was slightly disappointed because of how high the price for the ticket was and how poor their non-alcoholic drink selection was, as well as the dancers being off a bit, but it's one of those things that you MUST do when in Paris to check it off your bucket list and prob never do it again lol... well at least once is enough for me lol..

Omar S.

This is the classic. If you're a fan of showgirls or musical numbers or Vegas-style revues, you should see this original. It has some variety acts and smaller numbers in between the big musical numbers. If you've seen this type of show before, you know what to expect for pacing. The show is high energy, the numbers are fun, the girls with the magic of costuming & stage makeup all look absolutely lovely. This is France and this is Moulin Rouge, so of course some of the numbers are largely topless. Some dancers remain topless for much of the show. If the human form embarrasses you (or you have a jealous GF/spouse) you might want to go elsewhere- I did see some patrons starting to get that narrow-eyed irritated look on their faces, tho maybe they had just run out of champagne. Know your partner and her comfort levels. Speaking of champagne, the overall process was surprisingly clunky for how long it's been in operation. There's a very slow-moving line to get into the venue (get there at the START of the time period suggested if you want to have time to settle down), with waiting for individual servers to seat each customer. You picked specific seats on the website, even premium priced? Nope, they've already packed people in and you get whatever's left. You pre-bought champagne or wine? Not so interesting to the server, who asked what I wanted and never delivered. It took several attempts to get my 1/2 bottle of bubbles, and in the end they tried to give me 2 of those bottles (I only bought one). The champagne was excellent- but this is the easy part, for a place that's been running for so long it should not be a struggle. My night was a sellout even for the late show, so there's not much option for requesting other seats. Note the iconic windmill was repaired this past summer, so it's working again (it broke back in 2024). I like this sort of show, so I give 4 stars, and it's a very classic Paris experience. But rating the service levels alone, I'd have gone 2 stars.

Lourdes M.

Best show I've seen. Worth coming here. Glad that we tried to experience on this visit as we missed it on previous Paris visit. The show itself is very entertaining. The package we had was the one with bottle of champagne and the management was generous enough giving us the best brand. The performers were all professionals. The choreography was nothing but the best of the best ! There was a long wait in admission but worth the wait. The theater defines classiness and history. I am willing to return. Highly recommend to see.

Kris N.

I am extremely conflicted here. First off I didn't know this place was real, thought it was just a movie & broadway show. Anyways, overall the show was pretty cool. I've never seen the movie or broadway shows so I didn't quite know what to expect. All I knew was that we were doing their dinner and a show package. For their food they had I believe 3 different menus of differing costs. They had 2 "regular" menus and a vegetarian menu from what I remembered. We booked months in advance but I believe ours was the cheaper of the "regular" menus. Before even picking I remember we were a bit conflicted with the choices because each menu had something that we were interested in. I didn't take a pic of the menu unfortunately. It was a bit dark and I was really just tying to enjoy the experience and vacation with my friends. What I can tell you over all is that while the food was interesting and had some elements that we liked, overall we left feeling a bit disappointed y the food at least. Dessert ended up being our favorite thing, well, that and the bottles of champagne that we had with our dining package. Back to the negatives, one thing that really stood out to me was the general toughness of their proteins. I won't go so far to say that the food here was bland but it was definitely lacking a bit for us. One caveat I had taken into consideration by the end of the trip though was that from what I had heard, in the US we are used to a lot of seasoning/salt/etc meanwhile their palates are adjusted to needing less of these things so to them what may be delicious is lacking for someone from the US. Anyways, on to the show. What has me conflicted here was the quality of the show. It's basically a fairly adult burlesque. This is the only one that I have been to so I don't have much to compare to however, I don't imaging most others having the same elements as those done here. They had an aquatic segment that I would have never expected. I don't want to give too much away because I'm not sure if they rotate parts of the show or if they keep it exactly the same. In short, there is dancing, music and other physical displays that were quite impressive to see. While the food for the price really has me wanting to give them a 3 (out of generosity), the show ALONE would keep the venue at at least a 4/5. As for the service, I'd give them a 3 at best as well. It felt like we were not checked on after the final courses were dropped off and almost not at all in between courses. As for the ambiance and decor. Well it was a bit dimly lit location inside, even before the show it wasn't the most well lit. Not really a complaint I just think that's the vibe they were going for. The decor also fit well for it being a French burlesque, I'm not quite sure how else to put that. Side note now that it comes to mind, they had some of the hardest bread that I've ever had from a restaurant. Highly don't recommend it unless you want to hurt your teeth.

Sydney S.

The Moulin Rouge is a once in a lifetime experience and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to check it out. I came here with a group so our meals were preselected. I wasn't too fond of the food as it wasn't anything special for the price we paid. However, we were given 2 bottles of wine and some champagne. I loved the actual production despite not knowing French. Highly recommend everyone to check it out!

Nicole B.

Tickets for a 11pm show on a Tuesday. Yes only when on vacation and in Europe- they are night owls!! .Buy your tickets online in advance because they do sell out. Anyways the pre show arrival included a lot of standing in line, going upstairs and downstairs. Very crowded, waiting in a warm environment and a somewhat slow process. . Anyhow when we were finally shown to our very, very tight 6 person table. The 3 of us were seated in small chairs across from a shared table wirh 3 others. We were personaly served a bottle and half of champagne for the 3 of us! Because of the tight seating arrangements just say there was no going to the bathroom once you were seated. The show started around 1140pm and lasted about 90 minutes. The performances were amazing, the costumes were colorful and beautiful. The show was fast moving and definitely entertaining with some really talented dancers Remember several of the performances the woman are toppless and wearing thongs so if you are a conservative type maybe not the show for you. But it's completely classy and after a while you don't even notice it because of the creative choreography. One thing to note is I followed the upscale requested dress code. I wore a black dress and heels while many others wore sundresses , jeans , many wearing sneakers or dreaded flip flops. While I probably wouldn't wear 5 inch heels again maybe a kitten heels or dressy flats like my girlfriend did. Mainly due to the amount of standing prior to the show . Afterwards it limited me to going straight back to my hotel instead of walking around the area after the show. However I would assume tourists coming to the fashion capitol of the world could arrive more stylishly dressed for one night. Come on folks step it up.!! I recommend this show when visiting Paris for a fun touristy entertaining evening.

Entering main ball room. Couldn't get a lot of photos because they won't let you take photos or videos of the performances.

Lisa W.

We went to the 11pm show. It was fantastic. Lots of pretty girls tastefully topless with elaborate costumes, dancing and singing. There was also a beautiful breathtaking dance number by a young couple; four muscle men that did acrobats that jaw dropping with incredible strength and knife throwing couple. It was a lot of eye candy and entertainment. Well worth the money.

Caroline K.

c'est incroyable! Wow! Honestly. I am still in all of everything put on by the Moulin Rouge, from the welcome to the service, dinner, the quality of champagne to the excellence of the dancers! It was as they say, C'est Magnifique! We had Logan as our server, he was amazing and attentive and even better being a ManU fan as we are too! We ordered from the Toulouse-Lautrec Menu, which changes every season. The starter of the Tataki Tuna was so fresh with the citrus flavors. I got for my starter the beef cheek and it was so tender and perfect - I didn't want the flavors to end! For my dessert, I had the entremet which was creamy and fruit forward. The entire meal was to die for! The show was insane. I do not know how the dancer change so quickly or how they kick so high! Merci!

Elizabeth S.

This was a must do for my visit to Paris simply because of the long history of the cabaret. The decor was nice and made me feel like i stepped back in time. We had tickets for dinner and the show. Both did not disappoint. Dinner was a price fix. We had a choice of two different meals which were chosen when we purchased the ticket. A band entertained us during dinner. The main show was absolutely amazing. There were various skits, dances and performances that were surprising, funny and memorable. The costumes and stage props were brilliant and beautiful. Definitely worth checking out. Be sure to purchase in advance.

Neha R.

Best night in Paris!!! My mom and I did the dinner party, which started with a 3-course meal with live music. For dinner, we chose the vegetarian option which was actually also vegan and was absolutely delicious! After dinner, they opened up the dance floor to the audience for half an hour and sang English songs- it was a blast. After dancing, the show itself began, which was unreal- the costumes and acrobatics were like nothing I've ever seen. Go to this if you can- you won't regret it!

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Sad, out-of-date exercise in time-warp entertainment. Great history lesson of what follies show used to be in the '60s and '70s. Take your 85+ year-old former-marine great-grandfather and order a bottle of cheap-ass sparkling wine. ### This is *NOT* the Moulin Rouge that was set in the recent Hollywood movie. There are no modern outfits, or sultry dark shadowy figures. If I hadn't seen that movie, my expectations would have been considerably lower. But then I probably wouldn't have gone, either. :/ ### horrible line management. Wait in line outside, check your tickets to walk inside, up stairs, be checked again, bags checked, walk to the back to a very old performance hall, be jammed into a room waiting to be let in (no line, just a big mess, so everyone crowds and pushes when it's time to go in), then be herded back out, down the steps, through a small corridor, up more steps, tickets and bags checked again, through more doors, then tickets checked again before you finally are led across the room to your table. FOCK OFF. How do you expect my 94-year-old former-marine great-grandfather to make it??!! ### listen to the GODDAM pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop of the bottle corks going off all over the room. Worst trick in the book. "Look, everyone's doing it! We should have some "champagne" too!" +++ a dream come true for a budding drag queen performer. All the fantastic bits of old follies you could hope for: * marvelous big headdress pieces with feathers * fuzzy boas with remote-controlled Christmas-lights inside them. * male dancers in sequined jackets and pants * penguin waiters in black bow ties and white shirts. * red lighting everywhere * old-school white-tablecloth banquet dining seating in multiple levels. Everyone has a good seat and a good view of the stage * one mustn't forget the boobies. Boobies, boobies, boobies everywhere. * and you MUST have a giant staircase that drops from the ceiling and hordes of dancers descend in sparkly splendor. Yes! They have it! But the music. ### Fock, the music. The most recent bit was "I Will Survive" from 1978. ## think disco with orchestra tracks from the early 1970s And the dancing. # most of the time, the routines are off-cue and out of synch. How many times have they done this show, and someone isn't kicking their butts to get it together? # tired, lazy, stompy entrances and exits. Not elegant. ## they're not all smiling. It's part of the focking uniform. SMILE beeyotches! read more

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Sergio Q.

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It was a great show!!! I love having dinner + show. Although it was a little pricy, it was worth it. There were a lot of Americans in the table which made it fun. read more

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Nicole L.

9 years ago

I spent over a week staying next door to the Moulin Rouge and I'm just so disappointed. I grew up in awe of this venue, Moulin Rouge was my favorite movie as a teenager, and I thought it would be so cool. I was warned that the exterior leaves a lot to be desired, and honestly that's an understatement. There's a restaurant based on the Moulin Rouge a few blocks away that is much more beautiful. But even the lobby and everything else about the venue is just overhyped and comes off as a cheap Vegas show (for expensive Vegas prices). But the most disappointing aspect is that they still use live animals in their shows. This isn't necessary for any venue, and even less for a venue like the Moulin Rouge. I genuinely can't support a venue that engages in live animal shows. It's time for the Moulin Rouge to strip back and be the pure cabaret they should be instead of resting on their name. read more

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Iknow F.

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Tourist Trap ! But Thats Exactly What We Was Looking For ! Topless Women And Thongs I Did Not Expect (Bonus Points) But It Was Tasteful Kind Of Like An Adult Ringling Bros W/ Music Food Sucked Not Edible At All ....... All In All: You Gotta See It For Your Self Its Fun And Over Rated And Cheesy (Yup I Just Said That lol) read more

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This was the best part of my Paris vacation! The show was absolutely amazing, entertaining, and longer than I thought it would be! If you're not one to see topless ladies, then this show is not for you, but who are we kidding everybody enjoys that! The service was great all the seats we're good for the show and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is in Paris nearby as a must-see! read more

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Doctor D.

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Beyond tacky, this show is a garish nightmare vision of 1960's and 1970's era variety shows and circus acts. Despite the titties, the show was bereft of romance, class, or eroticism. This felt more like I was in a low-budget gay club in Las Vegas 40 years ago, than like I was in the legendary Moulin Rouge in Paris. I felt embarassed for the performers, who were genuinely talented. They deserve better. The clown segment was horrific and the entire show so deeply out of touch and dated that I would have laughed had I not spent more than 200€ on the night. If you're searching for the romantic, sexy, dark, and playful vision in Baz Luhrman's film, please spare yourself. If you've ever seen Cirque du Soleil, you will be bitterly disappointed by the Moulin Rouge's culturally-impoverished, low-grade, low-effort, atrocity of a show. read more

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Natalie S.

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We had so much fun this show was very entertaining Everything was on point worth the money I was sooo amazed at the performances. Lights dazzling everywhere read more

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Restaurant service and food were horrible. This was our 20th wedding anniversary and I wanted a photo to commemorate this but our waiter got very angry and said no photos were allowed and our table was in a corner facing away from everything . Our table had rolls of bread on bread plates. Our waiter took our bread plates and rolled our rolls onto the napkins. What restaurant does this?!! For dinner you get a choice between 2 appetizers , entrees and dessert s. Another couple was dining with us. When he inquired how the pâté was instead of answering him our waiter told him to order the other option. Each couple is entitled to a bottle of champagne. A busboy opened our first bottle but we had to open the second ourselves. We asked for water 3 times we finally got it after our meal was finished. You can just purchase tickets to the show which I highly recommend but do not dine here unless you want to spend 200 euros per couple for dinner for bland food and insulting service. This review is for the restaurant only not the show which was fine read more

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The Moulin Rouge is situated in a seedy Red Light area of Paris (Aren't they all). We only really visited it just so we could say that we had been there! Tickets prices for shows were very very expensive (Starting at 95 Euros) so we gave that a miss! More time and more money and we may have given it a try - maybe next time! read more

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Pascal B.

10 years ago

Best show I have ever attended! We opted for the dinner and show combination which turned out to be fortuitous because you get better seating that way when the actual show starts and the non-diner attendees come in and join your table. The dinner itself was excellent too. I won't ruin the surprises for you but do yourself a favor and splurge on this ticket as its well worth it. P.S. Don't be a rube. Dress for the occasion. It's a fancy show so dress fancy. read more

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The best burlesque show I have ever seen in my life. The costumes were stunning and so colorful. I loved the act with the mini horses. This was extremely entertaining show best I've been too. In good taste as well. The snake act was awesome. Also the in between acts were great. Roller skating couple were bad ass. Also the ping pong guy was hilarious. I would highly recommend booking this show it is a must see once in a lifetime opportunity. read more

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Katrina H.

4 years ago

Amazing show, a little cramped but a great experience! We weren't able to order the dinner ticket but I would advise to still arrive early.

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liliya b.

4 years ago

I would highly recommend. I live in NYC and we are pretty spoiled by Broadway shows here. After reading some very nasty reviews I was very pessimistic but really wanted to see the show since it's kind of MUST if you in Paris. There was no line to get in, I mean I bought tickets in advance and picked them at the ticket office/ right next to the entrance. We did not have assigned seats, but the service person was extremely nice and gave us some options. Oh well, we had kids with us, so we did not want to seat the first row, but we got seated on the balcony. The view was great! We got two bottles of Champagne since we had four tickets because children's tickets cost same money is adults and we just got a Coca-Cola for kids. The show was well organized beautiful costumes amazing, choreography and production were out of the world. It is great experience!!! read more

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My wife has always wanted to go here and see the cabaret show, so we ordered tickets when we knew were going to be in Paris. The tickets were not cheap: roughly 300 Euros a piece and the place is not in the best part of town. If you go there during the day, you'll be fine. However, just beware that this is an area for pick-pockets and their kind. The actual venue is very well kept and they take great pride in keeping their reputation solid. The seating arrangements are somewhat odd in that they may seat you at one long table with 7-8 other people. I can understand this as they are trying to fit as many people into the auditorium as possible. Do not show up in jeans and a t-shirt as this place expects you to come well dressed. The meal was terrible and barely edible. I think we ordered the veal and it tasted more like mystery meat than anything. However, no one comes to the Moulin Rouge for the food, though, right? As for the show? Unbelievable. While the dancers are, at times, topless, it is done with class and pomp. The numerous performances are well choreographed and very colorful. Basically, the show was worth the price of admission alone. I strongly recommend going, if only for the actual show! read more

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Teleia T.

4 years ago

It's so sad to see that they have destroyed the Moulin Rouge. My husband and I went about 13 years ago and it was wonderful. Exactly what you would expect. Historical building, great show, very romantic. Just went again this past week and they have ruined the building and definitely destroyed the show. The building has been completely remodeled and updated and did not keep much that was original. It's cheesy and cheap looking now. The show! Oh my goodness!!!! It's a terrible, tacky, Vegas show from the 70's! Seriously...it was terrible. I cannot stress how bad it was. The couple sitting in front of us at our table actually left early! I saw another couple leave early also. I considered it...it was so bad you honestly didn't even want to have to finish it. I was so disappointed. I'm so sad they've not tried to keep the charm and romance and history and went full blown tacky, off the strip, old Vegas. read more

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18 years ago

My boyfriend took me on a suprise trip to Paris last Valentine's Day and a late show at the Moulin Rouge was the highlight of the trip!! I had wanted to go ever since watching the film Moulin Rouge. I began reading about it online and really wanted to go. We went to the 11:30pm show, seats were based on first come first serve and we were advised to get there about an hour early to get good seats. Unfortunately this meant queueing for about 2 and a half hours to get seated and the weather wasn't very warm to say the least but to be honest I was so excited at the thought of seeing a show that it didn't bother me to much. As soon as I walked down the steps in to main room where the show takes place I was pleasently suprised. I felt that despite the rooms size it's pretty intimate and the decor is fabulous - you feel as though you've stepped back in time!! We were very lucky to be seated about 8ft from the stage, after we were seated and got aquainted with the others at our table we were served with a bottle of champagne which is included in the price of the ticket. The show itself was breathtaking, both myself and my boyfriend didn't know what to expect (he didn't even think that he would like it) but both of us were stunned throughout the show!! I won't say anything about the show itself as it runs for years & years and don't want to ruin it for anyone who is thinking of going! Overall it's quite pricey but the experience of being there is AMAZING and one that you will probably only experience once in your life!! read more

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Adam S.

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My wife and her friends are dance teachers, so when it was decided we were going to Paris they absolutely wanted to visit the Moulin Rouge. I enjoy dance as well, and am a fan of the Baz Luhrman film so was more than happy to check it out. It wasn't going to be a cheap excursion, but since we normally take in a lot of theatre when we're in New York we were willing to spend a little bit of money knowing we wouldn't be going to as much theatre on this trip. Needless to say, we are glad we did, as it was a night we'll never forget. The building itself is a sight to behold; there's just something so amazing about that iconic red windmill all lit at night. Once you enter the theatre you feel as though you are being transported back in time. You can feel the history around you, and the red lights and little details make it a truly unique place. As for the show itself, it can best be described as mid-90s Cruise entertainment, but with a lot more boobs. Yes, despite the video previews online there is nudity here so maybe not the best place for kids. The dancing itself is incredibly cheesy, but in a such a fun charming way that we didn't mind (the two bottles of free champagne might have helped). The highlights though were the cabaret acts in between the dance sequences. From stunt roller-skaters, to comedy juggling acts, we were blown away by the talent on display that night. Oh, and about that champagne, we each got half a bottle, which meant two bottles for the four of us. It was more than enough, and it's a good thing too since wine/food costs are astronomical (they're making a lot on that mark-up let me tell you). They'll also offer to sell you photos of you and your table, which the other couple at our table took advantage of (I can only imagine how much it cost!) If I'm honest, the show itself was probably not worth the price (80+ Euros) but we had such a fun time, and made some great memories that in the end none of us regretted spending the money. That said, there are other shows in the city that are probably better, and less expensive, but hey! We can now say we've been to the Moulin Rouge! And we'll never be able to get those cheesy songs out of our head! "Dance dance, Paris dance!" read more

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Elizabeth H.

9 years ago

Classic Paris cabaret! A memorable show when going to Paris:) Topless woman and champagne go together well! read more

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It was a very good show. The line to go in is crazy but don't worry about getting in fast. Your tickets are already selected so it doesn't matter first come or first serve. The show is a Paris them not moulin rouge the movie. It's similar to a Vegas show. They have a lot of cool parts to it the people are very talented. The tables are very small so it's hard to get in and out. No filming allowed or pictures read more

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Cynthia T.

3 years ago

not west end or broadway theater. more like a cheesy low budget production. lots of nude boobies. and I mean lots. lip syncing is so bad. yes, they try to fool you with some of the leads wearing mics they have no mic packs and you can tell they aren't singing. they pack you into a tiny space. if you are larger or taller just don't go. you'll hate it. 6 to a table. our table sucked. no one fun. what a bummer. the entire thing was horrible. read more

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An expensive tourist trap. For the price I would have expected more. The building is run down and in need of some updates.

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Sam B.

9 years ago

I absolutely LOOOOOooove this place while I'm in Paris. I never get bored of it. Probably because I'm the creative type and design. I can't get over the delicious costumes and the head-dresses are LIFE! Needless to say the show is amazing as well as the choreography. The dancers are half naked but it's done in a tasteful non vulgar way. The food is good but not great, but that's just my opinion. If you are in the city of lights don't pass up the chance to come to the Rouge. It's an experience you will never forget read more

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Abdullah I.

10 years ago

Best show & must see First time for me to see this show Price is very reasonable & the show is on the top yessssss read more

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Tracy T.

8 years ago

Oh my gosh!!! If you have the chance to go then hurry!!!! The food was absolutely delish and the show was beyond my expectation! The whole experience together is a memory that I will treasure for life. So happy that I was able to go and have the best time ever. read more

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I feel every visitor to Paris should attend a Moulin Rouge performance. The tickets are expensive, but one can reduce the cost by purchasing show only tickets (without dinner) and dining elsewhere such as Le Petit Canard nearby. This is live cabaret - not Cirque du Soleil nor the Hollywood movie with same name. Lots of beautiful women with fantastic bodies wearing elaborate costumes dancing high energy routines dominate the evening. Unless you are specifically looking at breasts as most men do, one does not notice they are topless. It's a fun show to watch while drinking good French champagne. read more

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You're in Paris .... So, u must catch a cabaret show. We attended the Moulin Rouge dinner & show. Dinner - Surprisingly good ... Wine, bread, shrimp appetizer, salmon entree, & dessert. Show - Totally 70's... Imagine the Sonny & Cher show, lol I had a 3 Star experience! read more

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Saubia A.

7 years ago

This was bad. So bad I fell asleep. The dancers, the costumes, the choreography is just plain awful. There is no storyline. It went from one misguided theme to another. The tickets are pretty expensive you would think they are actually investing some kind of money on the talent or the show itself. It was 1 hour and 40 minutes of torture. I kept wondering when it would end. Please spare yourself and do something else with your money in Paris. read more

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I visited the Moulin Rouge during my most recent trip to Paris. We skipped dinner and opted for the beverage only option. The reviews lead me to believe we made a wise choice. We loved the show, and I consider it a must-see while in France. The Good: - Humor, entertainment and a few surprises - Enough booze to ensure you have a good time - Beautiful photo ops in front of the theater - Very French. Wait, what? I know a lot of people say that this is a tourist trap... and it is. However, it is at the same time a uniquely French experience. The Bad: - Very tight seating. In the US I'm sure the fire marshal would have closed the joint. In fact, I would venture to suggest that a very overweight person might not enjoy this show at all. - Pricey. But hey, it's the Moulin Rouge! Note: Cab drivers are swarming after the show, so don't worry about transportation at all. read more

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I went on a Eurotrip this past summer and of course Moulin Rouge was on the "places to go" list. There was 8 of us that came to the show. We got there early so that we could get a good seat. I would HIGHLY recommend getting there early. The line was long when we got there an hour before the show started. We finally got in and they sat us near the front and started bringing the champagne. Don't even think about taking pictures inside. The servers will yell at you. But we just pretended like dumb tourists and continued to take pictures of us sipping our bubbly. The show started. I was a bit nervous since I've never been to a "topless show" it was pleasantly classy. The beads were just enough sexiness to not make it trampy. Those French sure do have some nice ta-tas. I liked the performance, they had a lot of acrobatic stuff that I wasn't expecting. Even though it's expensive you should definitely come for a "been there done that" type of ordeal. The only cons I have is: 1. There is no snack bar. Half way through the show I could literally feel my body eating its own fat. I was a starving s.o.b. 2. The dancers beads make a lot of noise. I could hear the beads moving around and such. 3. Be careful at night once the show is out. I've never seen so many drunk people at night. It definitely is not a tourist place at night. read more

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Nudity. That one word pretty much sums up the Moulin Rouge experience. In deciding whether you want to go, then, you have to ask yourself whether you want to visit what's essentially a strip club for rich people. If you do, then it's admittedly an enjoyable experience. Perhaps due to boob-induced amnesia, I forget exactly what I ate, but I do recall it being quite tasty. My only complaint is that the provided champagne ran out too soon! As for the show... well, it showed something. Mostly breasts. And snakes at one point. (No, that's not a euphemism.) All to a soundtrack that sounded like it was stuck in the land of corny 80s power ballads. Which also kind of fits my mental image of a strip club. (Honestly, I've never been to one.) Another thing that bugged me: as much I appreciate female nudity as any other straight guy, and think that *in some cases* nudity can be artistic and not just objectifying, I think the show is still a little sexist in so far as it was clearly meant for the male gaze and not equal opportunity. I'm not necessarily saying there need to be twirling dongs everywhere, but it wasn't until the last act that guys started appearing on stage "topless." Summary: Good food, fun night. Thongs but no dongs. read more

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Jessica S.

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I am a huge fan of Broadway shows, musicals, and most stage performances. On my last trip to Paris we decided to finally go see Moulin Rouge on our final night. Considering we were mostly living off of the hotel buffet and buying baguettes & wine throughout the trip we decided to splurge and have dinner here before the show. I think they have 3 pre-fixed menus. The difference between the show only and the show + dinner option we selected was about $60 USD per person. Not too bad since it included a half bottle of champagne! We used Viator to purchase our tickets and didn't run into any problems. We got to the venue early and queued up in the already formed long line. Once they started letting people in the process was very quick. We checked in our coats and were escorted to our seats. The venue is absolutely beautiful, dimly lit, very historical, and just fits with the theme of the show. I was so happy that we had opted for dinner because our seats were right up close to the stage (second row). Service was excellent and we had the table (ours seated 6) to ourselves for dinner as the others were going to be there just for the show - awesome! The food itself wasn't amazing but comparable to what I have eaten (taste & portion size) at many other fine dining restaurants. Going in I had assumed I wouldn't be getting "bang for my buck" as far as the food was concerned. It is just more about having eaten at Moulin Rouge vs what you actually ate... Don't get confused by the "half bottle" of champagne - you are not sharing but you end up with a half bottle each of excellent champagne. Since we finished our bottle prior to the show starting we decided to purchase one bottle to enjoy during the show. Yes, we got tipsy but not like we were driving :) And enjoy we did! Yes, parts of the act and costumes are outdated but I won't try to compare it to a show in Vegas or off-Broadway. I just can't compare a show that has been around for such a long time to one that is more relatively new in comparison. For me, just the experience of now having been to Moulin Rouge was worth it. Overall, a memorable way to spend my last night in Paris. read more

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Jamil M.

7 years ago

It is a very exciting place when viewed from the outside. We did not eat, but were sold a 10€ bottle of champagne for 90€. The dancing was horrible. Worse than a high school musical, especially the male dancers. The nudity was simply gratuitous. Save your money, Paris has so much better to offer. read more

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I wasn't able to go to the Moulin Rouge when I first went to Paris and I was totally bummed. So, I vowed that the next time I was in Paris I would check it out. Over 10 years later, I finally got to see a show at the Moulin Rouge. It is hard to get tickets, but if you have a better chance if you are part of a group. The interior is very classy and nice. I think all the Vegas shows model themselves after the Moulin Rouge. The food was not bad. We had wine, champagne. The soup was cream of asparagus, which was good. My steak was not bad, but it's not like the beef in the states. My potatoes were yummy. The show was Feerie. The girls were beautiful, the guys were a little too fruity for me. The show was sadly dated. I felt like was watching vintage eighties production....make-up, hair, costumes, and the dancing. I think the current Vegas productions were better than Feerie, but hey, I'm in Paris, it's essential to check out a show at the Moulin Rouge at least once. Check! I can cross it off the bucket list. read more

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Corwin P.

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Seriously why are people giving this place good reviews. The performance was absolute crap, from the completely out dated costumes, to the terrible lip syncing and performers constantly falling out of sync. I couldn't believe this was supposed to be the Moulin Rouge. The music all sounded as if they had taken share songs and put Jock Jams beats behind them, completely thoughtless. This is something I would expect to wake up and find myself watching if I went on a bender and vegas and woke up at the worst casino in the entire world. So then we also had the food. An additional 52 euro gets you a three course meal...I went with two other people so we basically ordered everything on the menu, and despite having gone over what we wanted twice with the waiter they still messed up our orders for every single course multiple times. One waiter also hit me in the back of the head with a serving tray quite hard, which put me in a quite dismal mood. Other complaints...Mandatory coat check which costs 2 Euro. The staff assured us would be warm in the auditorium and it was absolutely freezing. People were literally using their napkins to try and keep warm during dinner and the show. Ridiculous. Also not that I really cared because the music sucked, but the shows sound was constantly interrupted by the endless popping of champagne bottles. read more

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Marina D.

4 years ago

Magnifique spectacle, très poétique, et d'une durée assez longue. Nous avions des tickets pour 23h et le show a démarré avec une heure de retard, donc ne pas prévoir d'activités tôt le lendemain. read more

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Courtney F.

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10 years ago

I agree with all of the reviews, both good and bad. The good- - worth the price for a meal, entertainment while you eat, and the show - beautiful, historical venue - fantastic acts (roller skating had us in awe) - definite evening out - local and easy to get to (we took an Uber but metro would be appropriate) - dancers smiled the whole time The bad - lip syncing and uncoordinated - crowed. But typical for Paris - animals did look sad. Horses were unnecessary in my opinion but snakes were really neat - not attentive service but again that's typical for Paris. I would say if you are hesitant, and you are fine with the cons, do yourself a favor and go. read more

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Really nice show, it's definitely a must see ! Adults only, however. They offer you two drinks each or a bottle of champagne with the entrance price. The colors of the show are beautiful and there's acrobatics which were phenomenal. We liked the single performances a lot more than the group dances. Also, we did not like them using animals such as snakes and ponies in the performance. It's unnecessary and it stresses the animals out. I would recommend more practice and synchrony for the dancers because some dancers were out of synch ! read more

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A. A.

8 years ago

Waste of time and money. Do not believe the hype of this place. Overpriced, bad food, cheap wine, and rude waiters. They pack you in there like sardines and rush you through the meal. The pre-show is cheesy. The place was so bad that my date and I walked out before the actual cabaret show began. We wasted so much money, we didn't want to keep wasting our time. This place is a tourist trap, and they know it. Spare yourself and find another expensive dinner somewhere else. read more

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Lara A.

8 years ago

The worst show I ever seen. The show was all over the place. Bizarre when they had to use a line of cute lil ponies marching up on the stage. There is no narration or story line whatsoever. One minute you feel like you are watching a high school soap opera and the next thing you know you are watching bunch of clowns jumping and hopping round the stage. Poorly distasteful that we had to leave even before it was finished. Felt so cheated out of our monies and had wasted 3 hours of our lives that we would never get back. Should have spent our time better somewhere else when the time we had in Paris was so limited. Oh yeah...they all lips synced too...yup that's right. Totally worthless. read more

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Our last night in Paris, we bought tickets for the dinner and show at Moulin Rouge. We got the recommendation from a Parisian friend who said that it's great fun, he sees a lot of theater in NY, and the girls are sexy. We are from New York, and I see nearly every show on broadway. The show was fine. Is it necessary to go? No. You can totally skip it. Yes the girls were sexy and there were lots of boobs throughout the night, so if you want to see boobs, go to this show. The ladies for the most part were in step with each other the whole time and on the contrary to other reviewers, I found the costumes to be fine. A little dated, sure. But you're going to the moulin rouge, what do you expect? The worst part were the male dancers. While the females did lots of interesting choreography, the men were out of step, their costumes were ridiculous, and they just weren't that talented. Think community theater. I would've said regional or touring, but honestly that's an insult to regional and touring actors. The theater is actually a lot nicer than we expected, well taken care of. Our food was delicious, much to our surprise. But the wait staff was not the nicest. read more

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Moulin Rouge is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Yes, Moulin Rouge is by appointment only.

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No, Moulin Rouge does not allow dogs.

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Le plus célèbre cabaret du monde Créé en 1889, il doit son essor à cette fameuse danse qui fit la renommée des "petites femmes de Paris" : le French Cancan. Sa silhouette extérieure, en forme de Moulin, les peintures de Toulouse Lautrec et le film de Baz Luhrmann avec Nicole Kidmann, ont également largement participé à son succès. Lors de son ouverture, les maîtres des lieux Joseph Oller et Charles Zidler, qui surnomment leur établissement "Le premier Palais des Femmes", prédisent immédiatement qu'il deviendra le plus grandiose des temples de la musique et de la danse. Aujourd'hui, des stars de niveau international comme Elton John ou Liza Minnelli s'y produisent. Différentes formules de dîners accompagnent les revues. Possibilité de louer l'une des salles pour des événements.

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Le Moulin Rouge, le plus célèbre cabaret du monde ! Haut lieu de la fête parisienne depuis 1889, immortalisé par Toulouse-Lautrec, mondialement connu pour son French-Cancan, le Moulin Rouge présente sa revue " Féerie " : 1000 costumes de plumes, de strass et de paillettes, des décors chatoyants, des musiques originales... 60 artistes sur scène, les plus belles filles du monde, .... 2 heures d'éblouissement total ! Profitez également d'un dîner dans la tradition française de la gastronomie. Un lieu magique et incontournable, une expérience inoubliable à vivre en famille, entre amis ou en amoureux !

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La Nouvelle Eve

4.1(22 reviews)

0.3 km•9ème

Wasn't sure what to expect, but, if you are open minded you will enjoy this French style variety…read moreshow. The show includes dancing, singing, juggling, some toplessness, a bit of audience interaction and miscellaneous unique showmanship. Some things are hard to characterize and, since they don't allow photos, you will just need to visit. We had dinner (which included champagne, wine and water) was very good. Lastly, the showroom is relatively small and is very elegantly decorated.

My sister and I had too much fun at La Nouvelle Eve. Easy to find after a wonderful evening…read moreexploring Sacre Coeur and Montmartre, and an easy book ahead process to reserve our tickets. We went with the 8:30pm show and were seated towards the back. We ordered a bottle of rose and settled in for an evening of total silliness and can-can. Note: this show does contain nudity so maybe not the best call for a big family outing. Service was prompt and the venue itself is really lovely. $85 a ticket is a little steep for what you get but I was heartened that alcohol and food prices upon arrival aren't wild. Enjoy! A great option!

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Le Crazy Horse

3.8(132 reviews)

3.0 km•Champs-Elysées, 8ème

This was such an experience! Yes, there were some rather eye opening moments were body parts will…read moreshow, but everything was done so tastefully. There were plenty of coordinated dancing scenes by the girls. There were surprisingly two guy performers as well. Beware of the lights as there are plenty of special effects and strobe lights to obscure body parts. If you're wanting to experience something like this but more of a local version then choose Le Crazy Horse. The alternative is more touristy: Moulin Rouge. Did the hubs and I have fun?! Yes! Was it pricey?! Yes, but it was worth the splurge. Why not when you're in Paris.

OMG! So glad I went and all the songs and performances are still stuck in my head, the decor is…read morejust fabulous to begin with, they even had a lipstick champagne glass! You can't record or take pics during the show and you won't even want to because every second is captivating. Staff is nice and the seats were super comfortable. We got VIP and it came with caviar and champagne along with macaroons, delicious! And would definitely come back to watch the show again. Very well organized.

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Aux Trois Mailletz

4.0(72 reviews)

3.7 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 5ème

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We like Aux Trois Mailletz - but lets get some basics out of the way…read more 1) You are in the heart of the tourist district. Aux Trois Mailletz is in the Latin Quarter right across the river from Notre Dame. The only way to have more tourists around you is to go to the Eiffel Tower or to stand in front of the Mona Lisa. 2) French Urban planners have done the maximum to make this district look like the Paris tourists want Paris to be. Parisian urban planners have long been expert in impression management. See for example the Hotel de Ville which was intentionally built in a style 100 years older than when the building was constructed - so it would look "Traditional and Ancient" from the minute the building opened. * * * None of the above means Aux Trois Mailletz is bad. We drank here rather than ate here ... So I have no idea if the food is marvelous or terrible. A lot of Yelpers love the kitchen here. But I DO know two definite things. 1) The cafe is just opposite from Saint Julien le Pauvre. Saint Julien le Pauvre is an old and intimate church. It looks adorable. Significantly, it has some of the best acoustics you could ask for ... Which makes it a primo location for classical music concerts. If you are anywhere near Aux Trois Mailletz, Go across the street or get on your phone and see if they have concert tickets for your night. If they do, it will be well well worth it. 2) Aux Trois Mailletz is a piano bar above and beyond being a French cafe. The pianist puts a ton of classical music into the mix. Chopin figures heavily in his play list. Getting drunk on Armagnac, while listening to Chopin, and eating French snacks? What's not to like? * * * If you want to join the fashion police, You can comment on the 300,000 million tourists going by the cafe. Making witty comments about the passers by is one of the best games in town. Doing so while drunk is thirty times better. The street will give you unlimited amounts of first rate material for your finest jabs and snark. * * * So whether you a) eat, b) drink, c) listen to music in the cafe, d) listen to music in the church across the street, or e) show your moral superiority to everyone within one mile of where you are sitting ... A fine time can be had at Aux Trois Mailletz. Life is too short not to have fun.

Great place to have drinks and listen to live music. Highly recommend and would definitely visit…read moreagain.

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Chez Michou

4.2(30 reviews)

0.6 km•Pigalle, Montmartre, 18ème

If you want RuPaul's Drag Race you are not going to get it at Chez Michou. Instead, you will get…read more85+ year old Michou himself greeting you as you enter and 60+ year old servers who then perform nostalgic French songs onstage in outdated drag. That is just fine by me because young drag queens come up every day but there is only one Michou and once it's gone it's gone for good.

A fun burlesque show with talented female impersonators displaying their skills. The owner Michou…read moreis always welcoming and greets everyone which is a charming custom.

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Carrousel de Paris

3.5(6 reviews)

0.2 km•9ème

From the owner: Du music-hall authentique et nouvelle génération Depuis des générations, le Carrousel de Paris,…read moreDîner-spectacle, au mille facettes, amuse et étonne celles et ceux qui recherchent des Distractions rares au sein d'un restaurant spectacle hors norme. A 22h30, le rideau s'ouvre sur le prologue aux sonorités modernes mais dans la tradition des grandes revues. Girls ondulantes et ambiguës, boys souriants, et meneur de revue apparaissent et entament plus de 2 heures d'attractions où se mêlent surprise, originalité et rire. Après le show, le décor change et la salle se fait night club jusqu'à deux heures. Autre transformation possible : le lieu permet aux compagnies désirant affirmer leur image d'utiliser sa structure pour les soirées personnalisées. Le Carrousel de Paris et sa cour, redonnent ses lettres de noblesse au spectacle de music-hall aujourd'hui presque disparu à Paris...

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Happy Day's

4.3(3 reviews)

1.6 km•Bourse, 2ème, Richelieu-Drouot

From the owner: La fête s'invite dans vos assiettes A deux pas de la place de la Bourse, revivez les années 60 et…read more80 de manière originale. Confortablement installé dans un décor cosy et chaleureux, vous dégustez une cuisine raffinée, où des plats comme le "Wok de gambas" et le "Suprême de volaille aux mangues" sont servis par un personnel aux petits soins. Après le repas, place à la musique et au spectacle pour une soirée conviviale et surtout festive. Ce concept très novateur propose à la fois des concerts mais aussi des éléments visuels inédits sur les années 60 et 80, où des moments de télévision insolites et marquants de ces époques sont diffusés sur les 8 écrans plasma de la salle.

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Paradis Latin

3.8(42 reviews)

4.3 km•5ème, Jardin des Plantes/Austerlitz

I purchased a ticket in advance on Viator website for $214.11 for this Parisian Cabaret dinner show…read morein the Latin Quarter area of Paris, France. This is the oldest cabaret show in Europe. This historic structure was built in 1803 by Napoleon Bonaparte then burned down in 1870 and rebuilt by Gustav Eiffel in 1887. I arrived at 7:30 for the three course dinner with mineral water and champagne. It was delicious. The singer and talent during the dinner show was very entertaining. We were able to take photos during the dinner show but once the burlesque cabaret show started around 9:30, no photos could be taken after that. I was dazzled by the exceptional talent. This variety show was a wonderful theatrical experience including extravagant costumes, singing, dancing, comedy, and acrobatics. This was my favorite night in Paris.

My first time to a burlesque show and this one was great!! A little corny at times but overall I…read morewould definitely go back!! The costumes and choreography were outstanding!! The performers professional! The venue absolutely beautiful! If you are in Paris I would not miss this cabaret!

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Folies Bergère

3.2(39 reviews)

1.5 km•Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 9ème

Folies Bergere 03/20/20…read more My first visit to Paris we had tickets to a show at Folies Bergère. The experience was one that is burned into my memory. The place is historic. Beautiful chandeliers came down from the ceiling. Women in feathered costumes were on stage and hanging from the chandeliers. Nudity unseen in my world at that time can not be forgotten. Needless to say I've never been to a show like that again. I can see by the recent reviews the place is not the same. Shows like Cabaret and Zorro can not replicate the spirit of the original shows. I see that Yelpers are not posting or reviewing. Maybe it's a Senior Citizen crowd now. What I know: "Folies Bergère is a cabaret music hall, located at 32 rue Richer in the 9th Arrondissement, the Folies Bergère was built as an opera house by the architect Plumeret. It opened on 2 May 1869 as the Folies Trévise, with light entertainment including operettas, comic opera, popular songs, and gymnastics. It became the Folies Bergère on 13 September 1872, named after nearby rue Bergère. The house was at the height of its fame and popularity from the 1890s' through the 1920s." The Folies Bergère inspired the Ziegfeld Follies in the United States and other similar shows. The Folies Bergère catered to popular taste. Shows featured elaborate costumes; the women's were frequently revealing, practically leaving them naked, and shows often contained a good deal of nudity. In 1926 Josephine Baker was brought over from NYC. Many notable performers have entertained the audiences at the Folies. CC Wikipedia If you want more info look online. I'm so glad I saw one of the traditional performances before they faded into the past. The photos I'm posting are from Wikipedia. They are Public Domain. I don't need a photo. I remember my experience like it was yesterday. I had a peak experience that I enjoyed immensely.

Service client absolument non professionnel. Ma compagne et…read moremoi avons péniblement tenté de réserver sur le site web en allant de message d'erreurs en message d'erreurs et sans jamais parvenir à valider la transaction commerciale. Nous avons finalement du nous résoudre à utiliser une autre plateforme, pour finalement nous voir débité tout de même par le site officiel. Message du service client : on ne rembourse pas ! Je suis UX Designer, mon travail est littéralement de designer des sites web. Surtout ne réservez pas sur le site officiel et utilisez Fnac.com ou n'importe quelle autre billetterie en ligne. - Totally unprofessional customer service. My partner and I tried to book on the website, going from error message to error message and never managing to validate the commercial transaction. We finally decided to use another platform, only to be charged by the official website. Message from customer service: no refunds! I am a UX Designer, my job is literally to design websites. Don't book on the official website and use Fnac.com or any other online ticketing service.

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Au Lapin Agile

3.5(29 reviews)

0.7 km•Mairie du 18e/Lamarck, Montmartre, 18ème

Do you know Lapin Agile ? When I was junior high school student, I knew the Montmartre…read morecabaret. Why did I know it although I was a young student ? Because very famous artists and chanson singers from the end of 19th to the beginning of 20th gathered at here to communicate with various people and drink alcohol and watch dancing of cabaret dancers. Picasso, Modigliani, Apollinaire, and Utrillo, and famous cabaret singer, Aristide Bruant. In 1875, the artist Andre Gill painted Lapin Agile's sign that was to suggest its permanent name. It was a picture of a rabbit jumping out of a saucepan, and residents began calling their neighbourhood night-club Le Lapin à Gill, meaning "Gill's rabbit." Over time, the name had evolved into "Cabaret Au Lapin Agile," or the Nimble Rabbit Cabaret. The original painting on canvas was stolen in 1893; a reproduction on timber was painted to take its place. The Lapin Agile was bought in the early twentieth century by the cabaret singer, comedian, and nightclub owner Aristide Bruant to save it from demolition. The Lapin Agile became a favourite spot for struggling artists and writers, including Picasso, Modigliani, Apollinaire, and Utrillo. The Lapin Agile is located in the centre of the Montmartre district in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, behind and slightly northwest of Sacre Coeur Basilica. Since this was the heart of artistic Paris at the turn of the twentieth century, there was much discussion at the cabaret about "the meaning of art." The Lapin Agile also was popular with Montmartre residents including pimps, eccentrics, poorer people, local anarchists, as well as with students from the Latin Quarter and a sprinkling of upper-class bourgeoisie. Pablo Picasso's 1905 oil painting, Au Lapin Agile ("At the Lapin Agile") helped to make this cabaret world-famous. The cabaret was often captured on canvas by another Montmartre artist, Maurice Utrillo.

Wow, Carissa M. could not have been more accurate. This place was bad, really bad. So many things…read moreneed to be different to make this good entertainment, and a properly run business. Do yourself a favor and don't be the rabbit trying to jump out of the pot. Such a waste of time and money. I literally had to run past the performers to escape! Good luck if you want a drink, or have to go to the bathroom.

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312

3 years ago

I wanted to share my experience at the Moulin Rouge show in Paris, which turned out to be quite disappointing. My husband and I were excited to see the famous cabaret, but we were taken aback by the excessive presence of topless women in the performance. While we expected an artistic and elegant show, the display of topless women dancing felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. It overshadowed any other aspects of the performance, making us feel like we were witnessing something more suited to a different kind of venue. The dancers' movements seemed less about talent and more about shock value, leaving us wondering why such a choice was made. We were hoping for a show that would showcase creativity, skill, and a tasteful performance. Unfortunately, the focus on topless dancers shifted our attention away from any potential artistry the show might have offered. It's a shame that a historic venue like the Moulin Rouge would prioritize such an element over the true essence of cabaret entertainment. In the end, my husband and I left the show feeling uncomfortable and let down. We would have preferred an experience that celebrated genuine talent and creativity rather than relying on sensationalism. For those seeking an authentic cabaret experience, I would caution against setting high expectations for the Moulin Rouge based on our own disappointing encounter. read more

Leo K.

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756

2 years ago

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of attending a spectacular evening at the Moulin Rouge, and it was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the vibrant energy of the iconic Parisian venue set the tone for an unforgettable experience. As the curtains rose, we were immediately captivated by the dazzling display of color, music, and joyful exuberance. The performers were incredibly talented, delivering each act with flair and precision. The costumes alone were worth the visit--glittering sequins and feathers that made every movement a visual delight. The atmosphere was both intimate and electric, with the audience swept up in the charm and passion of the show. Between acts, my wife and I exchanged glances of pure amazement, grateful for this shared experience that was as romantic as it was entertaining. Topping off the evening, we enjoyed delightful refreshments that added a taste of elegance to our night out. The Moulin Rouge truly knows how to make its guests feel cherished and part of something special. If you're in Paris, I highly recommend setting aside an evening to be dazzled by the Moulin Rouge. It's a mesmerizing blend of history and spectacle that promises memories to last a lifetime. read more

Cammi P.

Elite 26 All-Star

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2651

6 months ago

I had an absolutely unforgettable experience at the Moulin Rouge in Paris! From the moment we arrived, everything felt glamorous and full of history. The venue itself is stunning, with its iconic red windmill and beautifully decorated interior creating a truly magical atmosphere. Champagne was even waiting for us at our table! The show was incredible, full of energy, talent, and dazzling costumes. Every performance was captivating, and you can tell how much skill and passion goes into each act. It struck the perfect balance between elegance, excitement, and classic Parisian charm. We did not eat there, but the staff were professional, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. It really felt like a special night out. Overall, visiting the Moulin Rouge was a highlight of my trip to Paris. It's an iconic experience that absolutely lives up to the hype, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and uniquely Parisian evening! read more

Andre B.

8 years ago

Worst show ever! Cons: 1. Waited 30 mins, packed into a room then led through many twists and turns throughout the building like cattle. 2. Horrible seating layout. My back was mostly too the stage and I had to crane my neck to see the show and now I'm sore and stiff. 3. Horrible dancing. Out of sync and lackluster, especially the men. Very sloppy. 4. Tacky costumes and even worse backdrops. Very outdated. 5. Total nonsense and not sexy. Dressed as clowns?! A drunk woman?! Pirates?! 6. Lip synced. 7. LIVE ANIMALS USED IN SHOW!!! THROWING SNAKES AROUND IN A TANK AND FORCING SHETLAND PONIES ACROSS THE STAGE! REPULSIVE! 8. 100e for the show. Another 60 for vip. Up to 800e for a bottle of wine, 70e being the cheapest. 10e for program. Ripoff! 9. Didn't get drink sevice, waiter was nonexistent. Pro: The side acts were good, skates, hula hoop and Larry. Verdict: Would not go back and would not recommend to anyone! read more

Emma D.

10 years ago

Classic but pricey for a show, my boyfriend enjoyed the TOp less show much more than I did. For 230 euros per person I will choose another activity next time I am in Paris. To be fair the show was very nice but I fell asleep after the first hour and an half, the dancers were good but you could see that doing the same show day after day for months does not do good for them. Be careful in the streets around Moulin rouge, Pigalle is definitely not the safest place in Paris, full fo dr&g dealers trying to sell you stuffs in front of everyone's eyes. I don't advise to carry large sum of cash or jewelry in the area. read more

John D.

7 years ago

This would have been amazing 100 years ago. Incredibly cheesy and tacky. Bad Lip syncing. Uncoordinated choreography. Clowns, pythons being abused in a pool and miniature horses. And a very ridiculous "Siamese twin" skit. This would have been barely acceptable at a third of the price. No more. Sketchy neighborhood at night, too. Saw two 20 something guys physically assault a man while he was walking with his girlfriend a block away. Simply not worth it. read more

Qype User (sci…)

14 years ago

zum glück ohne essen gebucht. die massenabfertigung hat uns im ersten augenblick schockiert. aber die flasche champagner (?) hat geholfen und bald konnten wir die show geniessen. eigentlich ganz toll! eine mischung zwischen varieté, zirkus und musical mit viel oben ohne. wenn man den ersten eindruck überstanden hat, und einen guten platz hat absolut empfehlenswert! read more

Brian O.

3 years ago

Ridiculous way to get patrons seated in the theater. And then given seats all the way to the side with obstructed view and overhand where we couldn't properly see the show - all for $150 per ticket. Acrobatic acts were good but the rest of the show was amateur. Don't waste your money. read more

Sarah T.

9 years ago

You lost and disgusted me at the use of live animals in the show. Fucking disgusting. In this day and age there is no need to parade live Shetland Ponies, a dog and snakes for the sake of entertaining humans. Making sure everyone I know is aware of this archaic and inhumane show. read more

Karen AJ H.

3 years ago

Outstanding cultural show. My wife and I arrived early and got premium seating. If you do not have dinner be sure to arrive early, seating is first come first serve. Be nice to the host and they will give you a great seat. We had a private table with a bottle of champagne. read more

Cityvox User (azazel…)

116

25 years ago

Es un lugar muy pintoresco El Moulin Rouge sigue siendo hoy uno de los lugares más pintorescos de todo parís. En este lugar nació el can-can y aquí pasó muchos días pintando el pintor Toulouse Lautrec. read more

Cityvox User (tina-g…)

14 years ago

Magique !! Tout simplement magique... je n'ai pas d'autre mot qui me vient à l'esprit ! Pour tous les fans de la plus belle capitale au monde si vous n'y êtes pas encore allés, ceci est une hérésie ! read more

Remy L.

9 years ago

Overrated....but t be fair...ah hav eaten a half dozen pot brownies and drank a bunch of your booze...my friend ella...is also lit af....her girlfriend is strangely sober. ..hmmm read more

Cityvox User (nono22…)

15 years ago

Ca vaut le coup ! Vraiment un bon moyen de s'en mettre plein les yeux !! Même si l'attente dehors et longue et le service très très expéditif, le spectacle fait tout oublier ! read more

Cityvox User (lila9…)

15 years ago

Féerique ! Un mythe ! Endroit incontournable de Paris, service un peu rapide, mais cuisine excellente, quand au spectacle, on en ressort avec des étoiles pleins les yeux ! read more

Marianela M.

9 years ago

Se encuentra aqui el cabaret más famoso del mundo y del can can ofrecen un gran espectáculos con bailarinas de todo el mundo con grandes trajes decorados majestuosamente read more

Cityvox User (kamper…)

16 years ago

tres chouet What to say..... Charming, lovely, actually more or less what i was expecting. An spectacle to recomend to anyone who visits the city of Love! Great! read more

Cityvox User (nicky2…)

14 years ago

Féerique Féerique est le nom de le revue et elle porte bien son nom. L'ambiance est super le service parfait et les artistes tous formidables. read more

Charles D.

12 years ago

I've had better T.V. Dinners than what I had here for food. The show was ok but the food was so bad I could not eat it.

Cityvox User (susana…)

16 years ago

Great place Great place, nice to make photos !! Good ! Very touristic, but is ok for spend some time and amuse yourself read more

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