1. Le Moulin Rouge Amelie Wright

2. Built in 1889 Built in 1889 Founders: Charles Zindler and Joseph Oller Founders: Charles Zindler and Joseph Oller Opened during “Belle Epoque” Opened during “Belle Epoque” Means Red Mill Means Red Mill Located in Pigalle, 18 th arrondissement Located in Pigalle, 18 th arrondissement

3. Birthplace of modern can-can dance Birthplace of modern can-can dance First shows inspired by the circus First shows inspired by the circus Can-can led to cabarets around Europe Can-can led to cabarets around Europe Nick name- “Le Premier Palais des Femmes” Nick name- “Le Premier Palais des Femmes”

4. Mistinguett most famous performer Mistinguett most famous performer Originator of “Ca c'est Paris," "la Revue Mistinguett," and "Paris qui tourne.“ These were some of the most famous shows at Moulin Rouge Originator of “Ca c'est Paris," "la Revue Mistinguett," and "Paris qui tourne.“ These were some of the most famous shows at Moulin Rouge Retired in 1924 Retired in 1924

5. Moulin Rouge went from a dance hall to Operetta/grand shows back to dance hall over the years Moulin Rouge went from a dance hall to Operetta/grand shows back to dance hall over the years Burned down in 1915, reopened 1921 Burned down in 1915, reopened 1921 Can-cans, acts and evening dances returned under control of Georges France Can-cans, acts and evening dances returned under control of Georges France First dinner show in 1959, still popular today First dinner show in 1959, still popular today

6. Many know Moulin Rouge from the movie Moulin Rouge! Many know Moulin Rouge from the movie Moulin Rouge! Large elephant in the Gardens is famous for the love song scene in the movie Large elephant in the Gardens is famous for the love song scene in the movie

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