Le Moulin RougeLe Moulin Rouge

Amelie WrightAmelie Wright

Built in 1889Built in 1889

Founders: Charles Zindler and Joseph OllerFounders: Charles Zindler and Joseph Oller Opened during “Belle Epoque”Opened during “Belle Epoque” Means Red MillMeans Red Mill Located in Pigalle, 18Located in Pigalle, 18thth arrondissement arrondissement

Birthplace of modern can-can danceBirthplace of modern can-can dance First shows inspired by the circusFirst shows inspired by the circus Can-can led to cabarets around EuropeCan-can led to cabarets around Europe Nick name- “Le Premier Palais des Femmes”Nick name- “Le Premier Palais des Femmes”

Mistinguett most famous performerMistinguett most famous performer Originator of “Ca c'est Paris," "la Revue Mistinguett," and Originator of “Ca c'est Paris," "la Revue Mistinguett," and

"Paris qui tourne.“ These were some of the"Paris qui tourne.“ These were some of the most famous most famous shows at Moulin Rougeshows at Moulin Rouge

Retired in 1924Retired in 1924

Moulin Rouge went from a dance hall to Operetta/grand Moulin Rouge went from a dance hall to Operetta/grand shows back to dance hall over the yearsshows back to dance hall over the years

Burned down in 1915, reopened 1921Burned down in 1915, reopened 1921 Can-cans, acts and evening dances returned under control Can-cans, acts and evening dances returned under control

of Georges Franceof Georges France First dinner show in 1959, still popular todayFirst dinner show in 1959, still popular today

Many know Moulin Rouge from the movie Many know Moulin Rouge from the movie Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge! Large elephant in the Gardens is famous for the love song Large elephant in the Gardens is famous for the love song

scene in the movie scene in the movie

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