Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin – Expert Insight
Magali from our office spent a portion of her holidays visiting sites that many Discover France travelers visit while in Paris. Here is a summary of her findings to help you in deciding which dinner experience is best for you …
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show
- Best pick for first timers who want to experience a Cabaret show!
- Can accommodate 850 guests.
- You will get better seating if you book a dinner show as opposed to show only.
- Room is amphitheatre style so no matter where you site, you’ll see the stage.
- For dinner show, will take a maximum 600 dinner show reservations.
- There are 250 places for show only at 9:00 p.m.
- There is second show at 11:30 p.m. and you can get a better seat for this show!
- The earlier you book, the better seating you get.
- Dinner show also offers dance floor for between courses.
- A variety of music is played to accommodate all guests.
- A behind the scenes peak reveals dancers warming up and the most amazing costumes!
- There are 60 dancers in total; 40 female and 20 male dancers.
- Pink feathers, silver arches and platform boots!
- All costumes are made out of real feathers and costs approximately 15 000 euros per costume to make.
- Every 8-9 years, the show changes venues and it costs about 6 million euros to do so!
- Souvenirs are available for purchase – ashtrays, key chains, jewelry, posters, etc.
- There is also a new Moulin Rouge Store located by the Cabaret at 11 Rue Lepic.
Paradis Latin Show
- More suitable for people looking for something more French!
- Less expensive than Moulin Rouge.
- Great location - easy to get to by Metro! 5 minutes from Metro stop.
- Can accommodate 790 guests.
- Printed menu available and waiter takes your order.
- Arrive early for dinner before the show starts so you can see what you’re eating!
- Dinner was great and portions average.
- Your dinner includes a bottle of wine for 2 and ½ bottle of
Champagne per person.
- Show is for both French and English speaking guests.
- Great friendly staff!
- A variety of costumes and settings in
the show that is a timeline of love in Paris starting in - the early 1900s to 2089.
- An amazing trapeze act and a scene
in Egypt were definite show highlights.
- Show ends at 11:00 p.m.
