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The (very) Parisian interview of the Communication Director of the Moulin Rouge – Jean-Luc Pehau-Sorensen

An international reputation, a legendary history and an unequaled quality of entertainment have made the Moulin Rouge the most famous cabaret in the world. For more than 133 years, the wings of the Moulin have been turning at the foot of the Montmartre hill, never ceasing to make us dream... We met Jean-luc Pehau-Sorenson who has been in charge of communication for this iconic place for more than 24 years. Living in Montmartre and knowing Paris perfectly, he shares his favorite addresses with us… ◊ A terrace where you can laze? Hotel terraces: Plazza Athénée, Ritz, le Marly, Terrass Hôtel and its superb view of Paris, … and of course the roof of the Moulin Rouge! Le Moulin Rouge – 4 Cité Véron, 75018 Paris – ◊ A confidential restaurant for a dinner for two? For a dinner for 2 in a private room, Chez Lapérouse, of course! Success guaranteed! Chez Lapérousse – 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris – ◊ A generous table where to dine with friends? I recently discovered the Italian restaurant at the Bulgari hotel. Excellent and an incredible welcome with everything …

The most famous cabaret in the world celebrates its 130th anniversary!

Since its opening on October 6, 1889, the Moulin Rouge has crossed the ages and remains the scene of the most beautiful Parisian evenings whose fame and prestige are well established! The beautiful history of this cradle of the Music Hall, a source of inspiration for many artists, has very often been highlighted by the 7th art. We remember in particular the film 'French Cancan' directed in 1954 by Jean Renoir, 'Moulin Rouge' by John Huston in 1952, or the mythical feature film 'Moulin Rouge' by Baz Luhrmann (2001) starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Many literary and artistic works – paintings, plays, musicals – have also seen the light of day. At the height of the talented artists who have performed there (Jean Gabin, Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour, Elton John, Ray Charles…), the reviews of the Moulin Rouge are always more spectacular! 60 artists performing in sumptuous costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins made by hand by exceptional craftsmen combined with …

Beauty, food, outings: the secrets of the dancers of the Moulin Rouge

Photo credits: S.Wells Little mice behind the fabulous scenes of the most famous cabaret in the capital, we shared a moment of complicity with Isabelle and Claudine, two sister dancers at the Moulin Rouge. Life paths and best addresses in Paris, they told us everything… before going to dance in front of our amazed eyes. A journey, a love: dance Photographic credits: Sandie Bertrand Isabelle and Claudine's mother was... a ballet teacher! This probably explains why his two beautiful daughters were born with their feet on stage and their heads in tutus, in Dublin, Ireland. Both have been subject to real discipline from childhood, and have understood in adolescence that dance, for them, is serious business. After dedicated studies between Barcelona, ​​Brussels, and London, Isabelle, the 25-year-old big sister, started at the Moulin Rouge… closely followed by Claudine, her 20-year-old junior. The entrance exam to the most famous cabaret in the world is no small feat: …