Tag: moulin rouge
La Goulue: The Scandalous Cancan Queen who Inspired Toulouse-Lautrec
You only have a few weeks to re-discover the modernity of Toulouse-Lautrec in the tribute exhibition that the Grand Palais dedicates to the painter....
Windmills and Wine: A Moulin Rouge Themed Walking Tour of Montmartre
So you've seen the Sacré-Cœur, taken the obligatory selfie at the candy-pink façade of the Maison Rose, and ambled among the artists and caricaturists...
A Moulin Rouge Showgirl’s Favorite Places in Paris
Sporting bright-rouge lipstick, sparkling Swarovski earrings and a diamond-encrusted bikini, by night Claudine Van Den Bergh looks every inch a showgirl. Yet by day,...
Behind the Scenes at the Moulin Rouge with one of its Sparkliest Stars
Tonight is a special occasion: showgirl Claudine Van Den Bergh has invited me behind the scenes of arguably the most prestigious cabaret in the...
Top Hotels within Walking Distance of Moulin Rouge
While no self-respecting Francophile would deny knowledge of the Moulin Rouge, how much did you know about the best cabaret-themed hotels nearby - all...
Virtual Tour of Paris: 18th arrondissement
Up we climb now to the top of Paris; up the butte de Montmartre, the hill overlooking Paris in the 18th arrondissement—a neighborhood of...
Virtual Tour of Paris: 9th arrondissement
"Trying to make my way to the Opera a hundred cars came charging around a blind curve-corner and like all the other pedestrians I...
Le Moulin Rouge
Poster featuring Christiane Weber, “La Goulue” (1891), Toulouse Lautrec
Coming of age
After nearly 50 years in France, at age 70, I’m really no longer into...
The Dancers of the Moulin Rouge
When considering the Moulin Rouge’s historical legacy, several names spring easily to mind. La Gouloue, or Louise Weber, is one, and Jane Avril is...
Kid-Friendly Montmartre: Sacre Coeur, Dali Museum, Cooking Class, Little Train and more
When it comes to traveling with your kids, there are two predominant schools of thought, both extreme. The first is the "why on earth...
