18th arrondissement of Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Le Moulin-Rouge

The Moulin Rouge

— Histoire de Paris —

Le Moulin-Rouge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 29, 2012

1. Le Moulin-Rouge Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sur l’emplacement du bal de la Reine Blanche, Oler et Zidler ouvrent le Moulin-Rouge le 5 octobre 1889. Dans le jardin se promènent des singes en liberté, un énorme éléphant de bois à flancs mobiles abrite un orchestre, et sur une scène de théâtre, évoluent des danseuses mauresques. Cha-U-Kao, Jane Avril, et surtout le “quadrille réaliste” dirigé par la Goulue assurent à l’éstablissement un succcés considérable, immortalisé par les toiles et les affiches de Toulouse-Lautrec. Le 3 janvier 1907, le mimodrame “Rêve d’Egypte” provoque un scandale retentissant; aux côté son amie Missy, travestie sous l’anagramme transparent d’Yssim, Colette, drapée de légers voiles, y tient le premier rôle. Son ex-mari, Willy, co-auteur de la pièce, doit évacuer la salle sous les huées.

English translation
On the location of the White Queen's Ball, Oler and Zidler opened the Moulin Rouge on October 5, 1889. In the garden monkeys roam free, a huge wooden elephant stood next to the mobile orchestra stand, and on a theater stage, Moorish dancers perform. Cha-U-Kao, Jane Avril, and especially the "realist quadrille" directed

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by La Goulue ensured the establishment a considerable success, immortalized by the paintings and posters of Toulouse-Lautrec. On January 3, 1907, the mimodrama "Dream of Egypt" caused a resounding scandal; alongside her friend Missy, disguised under the transparent anagram of Yssim, Colette, draped in light veils, plays the leading role. Her ex-husband, Willy, co-author of the play, had to evacuate the room to boos.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1825.

Location. 48° 53.045′ N, 2° 19.954′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in 18th arrondissement of Paris. It is at the intersection of Boulevard de Clichy and Rue Lepic on Boulevard de Clichy. This marker is in the Montmartre District of Paris. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 Boulevard de Clichy, Paris, Île-de-France 75018, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raymond Souplex (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Copi (about 120 meters away); Bernard-Marie Koltès (about 120 meters away); Andre Breton (1896-1966) (about 150 meters away);

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 29, 2012

2. Le Moulin-Rouge Marker

Joséphine Baker (about 150 meters away); Le cimetiere Montmartre (about 150 meters away); L’hôtel du comte d’Escalopier / Count Escalopier’s Mansion (about 180 meters away); Cimetière Montmartre (1825) (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

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Le Moulin-Rouge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 29, 2012

3. Le Moulin-Rouge

Le Moulin-Rouge at night image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

4. Le Moulin-Rouge at night

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

5. Le Moulin-Rouge at night

Le Moulin-Rouge gift shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 27, 2015

6. Le Moulin-Rouge gift shop

Around the corner at 11 Rue Lepic.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on July 5, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.