The Moulin Rouge is renovating Mistinguett's legendary venue, but what is this venue?

The famous Parisian cabaret is launching a major renovation project to breathe new life into Mistinguett's historic venue in the 18th arrondissement. The work, which will continue until 2030, will create a modern stage while preserving the heritage. The Moulin Rouge will remain open to the public during this period.

Are you familiar with the famous Mistinguett room at the Moulin Rouge? Announced on Thursday, October 23, this major project marks a turning point for the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian cabaret on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement, which welcomes some 600,000 spectators every year who come to admire its feathered revues and legendary French cancan.

Jean-Victor Clerico, the venue's general manager, confirmed to AFP the desire to renovate this legendary venue where Mistinguett, a key figure in Parisian music hall, once performed. "We are going to rediscover an iconic venue in the history of live entertainment, which hosted Mistinguett's great revues for more than ten years," he said.

This ambitious project represents an investment of tens of millions of euros and is expected to be completed in 2030. The goal? To create "a state-of-the-art stage for future shows" while preserving the soul of this historic venue. Good news for show lovers: the cabaret will continue to welcome audiences throughout the renovation period, allowing visitors to enjoy the "Féérie" revue, which pays tribute to the circus and the City of Light from 1900 to the present day.

What is the history of the Mistinguett room at the Moulin Rouge?

The history of this venue is closely linked to that of the Moulin Rouge. After the terrible fire of 1915 that ravaged the building on Boulevard de Clichy, the venue was inaugurated in 1924 as an Italian-style theater. It was here that Mistinguett, a true icon of French music hall, performed alongside a young Jean Gabin. The singer and dancer, who took her first steps on this legendary stage in 1907, became the cabaret's artistic director and revue leader for around ten years. Today, she remains inseparable from legendary shows such as "Ça, c'est Paris !," which have marked the history of Parisian entertainment and French cultural heritage.

What has become of this legendary venue over the years?

This venue has had several lives over the decades. In 1929, it was converted into a cinema and remained so until the 1980s. As the Moulin Rouge states in its press release, "it has since had several lives, hosting various artistic productions since the 1990s." This renovation will therefore allow it to reconnect with the golden age of Parisian cabaret, while offering today's artists state-of-the-art technical equipment.

Why is this renovation important for Paris?

For lovers of heritage and live entertainment, this rebirth promises wonderful discoveries to come. The Moulin Rouge, a temple of Parisian entertainment since 1889, continues to write its history by combining tradition and modernity. This project is part of an initiative to preserve Parisian heritage and promote the capital's iconic venues. If you're looking for a great way to discover the world of Parisian cabarets, the 18th arrondissement remains a must-see, with Montmartre and its legendary venues nearby.

All we have to do now is wait to discover the new face of this legendary venue as it rises from the ashes.

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