: At the foot of Montmartre Hill, under the glow of a red windmill, a cultural revolution began in 1889.
The Moulin Rouge is not a high-art ballet; it is Parisian kitsch elevated to an art form . You go for the . You go because it is one of the only places on earth where you can drink overpriced bubbly while watching a woman do a flawless split on a giant pink elephant. -Moulin Rouge-
: The "Quadrille," which evolved into the high-kicking Can-Can, was more than entertainment; it was a symbol of liberation. Breaking Barriers : At the foot of Montmartre Hill, under
The film introduced a new generation to the venue. Suddenly, a "Moulin Rouge" costume party was the hottest themed event of the year. The real cabaret in Paris saw a 200% increase in young tourists wanting to "come what may." The film’s tagline—"The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"—now hangs over the real theater’s entrance. You go because it is one of the