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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 …

5 must-see places to visit with tourist friends

Each year, Paris rises to the top 3 of the most popular destinations in the world. Unsurprisingly, our capital attracts millions of tourists thanks to its unique atmosphere, its historical monuments and its countless spots to visit. Paris Select presents the 5 essential activities to do absolutely when you receive friends from abroad. – Spending an evening at the Moulin Rouge The Moulin Rouge offers exceptional evenings that you will remember for a very long time! Located at the foot of the Butte Montmartre, this mythical place embodies the festive side of the capital and will necessarily appeal to your friends in search of the real Paris. Follow in the footsteps of the world's greatest artists – Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier, Joséphine Baker, Charles Trenet, Frank Sinatra… to name but a few! – and discover the magnificent Belle Époque room. You will be able to marvel at an enchanting spectacle, while enjoying a meal of high gastronomy then to finish in beauty, let yourself be surrounded by the after party at the club La Machine du Moulin Rouge, until …

10 good reasons to book your evening at the Moulin Rouge!

Do you want to spend an exceptional evening that will leave you with unforgettable memories? Few places in Paris provide an impression as magical as that left by the mythical Moulin Rouge. Paris Select gives you 10 more reasons to give in to temptation! 1. Mythical place among all and symbol of a festive Paris that the world envies us, the Moulin Rouge has been installed at the foot of the Montmartre hill since 1889… Suffice to say that this cabaret with a sulphurous reputation is one of the capital's must-sees! 2. You will walk in the footsteps of the greatest artists in all of Paris, from the emblematic Toulouse-Lautrec whose posters and paintings ensured the notoriety of the Moulin Rouge to Maurice Chevalier, via Edith Piaf, Joséphine Baker or again Charles Trenet. 3. You will be amazed by the four paintings of the magazine Féerie. Our favourites: “The Moulin Rouge, Today and Yesterday” for a great introduction; "Au Cirque" with its troupe of clowns, acrobats, jugglers, its funny ...

Shows: 5 spots for a typical Parisian evening

Shows, hybrid shows and other revues… Programming in Paris is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up. Paris Select presents the 5 places to visit to spend a great evening, typically Parisian. Parents, some are kids-friendly! Le Paradis Latin Since May 2, we can discover the new Paradis Latin review “L'Oiseau paradis” with Iris Mittenaere as headliner. After having shone during her participation in the show Dance with the Stars, the former Miss Universe seems to have had a real crush on this art. The new magazine leader was also chosen and trained by Kamel Ouali himself… On the program: 15 sets, 500 costumes and no less than 30 international artists on stage. A spectacular show that will send you fissa to Paradise! “L'Oiseau Paradis” at the Paradis Latin, 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris Moulin Rouge For 130 years now, the Moulin Rouge has crossed the ages without taking a wrinkle. It must be said that the most famous cabaret in the world is also ...

The Moulin Rouge inaugurates its rooftop cinema for the summer

With the return of sunny days, the season for open-air cinemas has begun. This year, a new spot is appearing to watch a film under the stars: the Moulin Rouge rooftop, which turns into an outdoor dark room! After the Parc de la Villette, the Château de Vincennes and even the Champs-Élysées, it's the turn of the legendary Moulin Rouge to host its open-air cinema. As a result, it is on its rooftop, which houses the very pleasant Bar à Bulles, that Parisians and other film lovers will be able to (re)discover the great classics of the 7th art, comfortably seated in deckchairs. All by eye! This collaboration between the Moulin Rouge and So Film will last all summer and will begin on July 10 and end on September 11. If for the inauguration evening it is Le Bonheur d'Agnès Varda which will open the ball (a beautiful tribute to the director, who died a few months ago) we will then be able to see a beautiful heterogeneous selection: dramas, thrillers, comedies... A program that stands out for its perfect parity since there are …

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: …