Although Nicole Kidman’s Satine never actually worked there, the Moulin Rouge has a history as a popular film subject and title, including Baz Luhrman’s 2001 Academy Award nominated vehicle costarring Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo.

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And it’s easy to understand the interest. Since its grand opening October 6, 1889, the Moulin Rouge (French for ‘red windmill’) continues to be a Paris institution, a Mecca of extraordinary women.  Born in the red-light district of Pigalle on Paris’ 18th arrondissement, the traditional cabaret has remained a ‘must’ destination, offering sensual musical entertainment for world visitors for over a hundred years.  

The Belle Époque inspired, 850 seat cabaret, was a frequent subject for post-impressionist painter Toulouse Lautrec.  The ‘Palace of Women’ prides itself on elaborate spectacles. The current show 'Féerie' consists of a troupe of 100 artists, including 60 stunning dancers recruited world-wide, 1000 costumes, elaborate sets; and even an on-stage aquarium with underwater performances live on stage; all featuring original music recorded by 80 musicians and 60 chorus singers.

 Great cabaret is not always known for great gastronomy; nonetheless under Executive Chef Laurent Tarridec dinner at Moulin Rouge is a culinary delight.  Full course dinner & show packages fluctuate between 140 and 170 Euros while show only tickets are available at 97 Euros, all prices include champagne on every table. A ‘must’ on your next trip to Paris.

Después de más de cien anos de historia, Moulin Rouge se mantiene como una verdadera institución, una meca para la belleza y la sensualidad.  El popular cabaret presenta a algunas de las mujeres más extraordinarias del mundo en grandes y elaborados espectáculos.  Una visita a este local debe ser parte esencial de todo viaje a Paris.

Moulin Rouge, 82, Bd de Clichy, Montmartre , Paris 75018, France, Reservations  +33 1 53 09 82 82 www.moulinrouge.com