It's Showtime!

Historic burlesque venues in Paris!

At the peak of Parisienne bohemian splendour in the 19th century, the opulent tableaux vivants (living pictures) at the Moulin Rouge gave way to the lavish theatrical Grande Revues at the music hall Casino de Paris, which still stands at Rue De Clichy, and Folies Bergere, at Rue Richer.

These shows were the height of risqué, where you could see courtesans perform in negligible lingerie, and became the scandal of the world.

By WWII, many of the theatres had been closed, but in the post-war era Paris did have one glamorous HQ: The Crazy Horse Saloon.

The Crazy Horse still stands with a regular “nude revue”, and you’ll still see costumes covered with feathers and crystals at the Moulin Rouge and other authentic venues, such as Lido.

Built in 1889, Le Moulin Rouge’s decor still retains its original grandeur today. For information about touring the venue, see moulinrouge.fr.