"Ladies And Gentlemen, The Moulin Rouge..."

Birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance, The Moulin Rouge opened on October 6th, 1889. The introduction of the seductive dance by the women of the place led to an opening of cabarets across Europe.

Some of the most famous dancers of that time performed at the Moulin Rouge including Jane Avril and Louise Weber, also known as her stage name la Goulue. Comic acts, operettas and many other forms of entertainment were performed at the Moulin Rouge. Artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec enjoyed the place. Some of Toulouse-Lautrec's most notable works include posters for the Moulin Rouge.

During its early years, one of the Moulin Rouge's most famous shows was Pétomane. Le Pétomane was a professional farter. Yes.. a professional farter.

In November of 1897, the Moulin Rouge shut its doors for the first time after cofounder Charles Zidler passed away.

Sometime between 1902-1903, the Moulin Rouge reopened after renovations were done to the place. In February of 1915, the building was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt 6 years later.

For the last 120+ years, approximately 600,000 people visit the Moulin Rouge every year. Tourists, celebrities and even royals have gathered in the venue to either perform or enjoy a show.

During our time in Paris, we weren't sure if we were going to make it there. It was a little out of the way but on our second last night, we walked and walked and found ourselves at the place. We only saw the outside but wow.. what an amazing place. I can only imagine what it looks like on the inside. I was very happy that I was able to see it during my first trip to the City of Love.

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