Moulin Rouge & Illuminations

Written by Viator, August 2010

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When the sun goes down, Paris is just getting started. After you’ve spent the day on your feet looking at artistic treasures, historic monuments, and elegant gardens, take a load off with a tour of nocturnal Paris. Whether you join a select group in a minivan, or enjoy an elevated view from a coach, you’ll see Paris in a whole new light.

Your route takes you through the city’s most famous and picturesque spots, with floodlights showing these architectural wonders in their best light and picking out details you’d never otherwise notice. Among other places, you’ll see bustling Champs-Elysees watched over by the stately Arc de Triomphe, the wedding-cake Opera, the gargoyles of Notre Dame, and the graceful columns of La Madeleine Church. Not forgetting, of course, the Eiffel Tower – a spectacular sight with its sparkling nighttime illuminations.

In racy Pigalle, you’ll arrive to see another iconic Paris sight which, like the Eiffel Tower, has been delighting visitors since 1889. We’re talking, of course, about the Moulin Rouge, the world-renowned cabaret location and subject of numerous films. With fine French champagne in hand, you’ll witness the magnificent “Feerie” show which turns the stage into a sensual wonderland, complete with aquarium and garden.

The legendary Doriss dancers inhabit this enchanted realm, exotic birds of paradise in feathers and rhinestones – altogether an incredible one thousand costumes. A little bit naughty, a little bit nostalgic, this amazing choreographed revue features an alluring Oriental tableau, a trip to the circus complete with acrobats, jugglers, and real wild animals, before returning for a salute to the Moulin Rouge itself and the can-can which set out from here to conquer the world.

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Reply by Viator, May 2012
Doing what: Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Paris Moulin Rouge Show

Illuminations tour was great. Enjoyed the Moulin Rouge show and was pleased to be dropped back near our hotel afterwards.

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Reply by Viator, April 2012
Doing what: Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Paris Moulin Rouge Show

It was superb. Really we enjoyed a lot.
the Night illuminations tour we have enjoyed the night light of all the monuments and paris city tour and the moulin rouge show really enjoyble

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Reply by Viator, May 2011
Doing what: Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Paris Moulin Rouge Show

The illuminations tour was excellent - it was on time - well organized and took in all the sights of Paris by night. The show at Moulin Rouge was again excellent and Viator's organization was splendid. The Moulin Rouge however is VERY cramped and the toilet facilities for gents is pathetic !! After the show Viator delivered us back to the hotel doorstep. I do not often book organized tour - but this was faultless and value for money

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