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Plan your visit to Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge is a historic cabaret at the foot of Montmartre, where visits revolve around the Féerie revue rather than a walk-through attraction. Show-only visits take roughly 2–2.5 hours including arrival, while dinner-and-show turns it into a roughly 4-hour evening. The biggest things to plan around are your performance time, arrival window, seating, dress code and journey back after the late show.

Moulin Rouge at a glance

  • When to visit: Dinner begins at 7pm, the first Féerie show at 9pm, and the late show currently starts at 11:30pm.
  • When to arrive: From 6:45pm for dinner, 8:15pm for the 9pm show and 10:45pm for the late show. Follow the arrival time on your ticket.
  • How long to allow: Around 2–2.5 hours for show-only or about 4 hours for dinner and show.
  • Getting in: Pre-booking secures your chosen experience, but standard tickets do not include general priority entry. Prestige experiences include priority access and privileged seating.
  • Best slot for most visitors: The 9pm show is the easiest to fit into a typical Paris evening and finishes earlier than the 11:30pm performance.
  • What catches visitors out: You normally cannot select a specific standard seat or table in advance. Moulin Rouge prepares its seating plan each day and staff show you to your table when you arrive.

💡 Good to know: The ticket sometimes described as the "11pm show" currently has an 11:30pm performance start, with arrival from 10:45pm.

Where and when to go

Metro train on elevated tracks between buildings in Paris cityscape, summer.

Moulin Rouge is at 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, at Place Blanche and the foot of Montmartre. The simplest public-transport option is Métro Line 2.

By metro

  • Take Métro Line 2 to Blanche.
  • The venue is only a short walk from the station.
  • This is the main public-transport route recommended by Moulin Rouge.

By bus

  • Routes 30, 54, 68 and 74 serve the area.
  • Get off around Blanche/Boulevard de Clichy and walk to number 82.

By taxi or ride-hail

  • Use 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris as the destination.
  • This can be particularly useful after the late show, when your return journey falls after midnight.

By car

  • No dedicated Moulin Rouge visitor parking has been verified.
  • Public transport is the more straightforward option for most visitors.
Moulin Rouge in Paris with illuminated windmill and neon signs at night.

Moulin Rouge is effectively a single-destination venue rather than an attraction with several visitor entrances.

Standard admission

  • Enter at 82 Boulevard de Clichy.
  • Have your ticket ready for validation.
  • Security checks may take place.
  • Staff direct you to your allocated table once inside.

Prestige admission

  • Prestige products include priority access.
  • The late Prestige experience specifically includes escort through a private door to the VIP balcony.
  • Security requirements can still apply.
Couple dining at Moulin Rouge with wine and elegant table setting.

Moulin Rouge runs on scheduled evening performances, rather than standard attraction opening hours.

Dinner & show

  • Welcome: From 6:45pm
  • Dinner: 7pm
  • Féerie show: 9pm
  • Ends: Around 11pm

9pm show

  • Recommended arrival: From 8:15pm
  • Féerie show: 9pm
  • Ends: Around 11pm

Late show

  • Welcome: From 10:45pm
  • Féerie show: 11:30pm
  • Ends: After midnight

Important: Doors close 10 minutes before showtime. Late arrivals may be refused entry, and admission is not permitted once the performance has started.

Moulin Rouge Paris dancers performing on stage with vibrant costumes and champagne on table.

Choose 9pm if you:

  • Want the easiest option for a first visit.
  • Prefer an earlier finish.
  • Want simpler transport back afterwards.
  • Are visiting with children aged 6+.

Choose 11:30pm if you:

  • Want to keep the afternoon and early evening free.
  • Plan to eat elsewhere before the show.
  • Don't mind finishing after midnight.
  • Are comfortable arranging late-night transport.

There is no verified evidence that either slot offers a better version of Féerie; the difference is primarily how the timing fits your evening.

Which Moulin Rouge ticket is right for you?

ExperienceWhat you getBest for

🥂 Show & Champagne

Féerie + glass or half-bottle of Champagne

The classic Moulin Rouge experience without dinner

🍽️ Show with Dinner

7pm French dinner + live music + 9pm Féerie

Making Moulin Rouge your complete evening plan

🚌 Paris Tour + Show

Paris coach tour + commentary + Féerie + Champagne

Combining evening sightseeing with the show

What happens inside Moulin Rouge?

Group outside Moulin Rouge in Paris at night with iconic windmill.
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Arrival and security

  • Arrive during the window shown on your booking.
  • Present your ticket.
  • Security checks may apply.
  • Store permitted coats or smaller items in the cloakroom if required.

Seating

  • Staff escort you to your allocated table.
  • Standard seats are not normally selectable in advance.
  • The seating plan is prepared by Moulin Rouge each day.

Dinner, if booked

  • Dinner begins around 7pm.
  • French cuisine is served before the show.
  • The Moulin Rouge orchestra accompanies the dinner period.
  • A vegan menu is currently available.

Féerie

The 1-hour 45-minute Féerie revue takes you through four larger-than-life scenes, each with its own sets, costumes and choreography.

  • Four main scenes: Journey from Moulin Rouge past and present to a pirate world, circus-inspired spectacle and Paris through the years.
  • Costumes & staging: Expect feathers, sequins, rhinestones and 1,000+ made-to-measure costumes and accessories.
  • Specialty acts: Acrobatics and precision performances break up the large-scale dance numbers.
  • French Cancan: The signature finale brings high kicks, splits and swirling blue, white and red costumes to the stage.

Good to know: Féerie is a traditional cabaret revue, not a story-led adaptation of the Moulin Rouge! film or musical.

Exit

  • The 9pm show finishes around 11pm.
  • The 11:30pm show finishes after midnight.
  • Plan your return journey before choosing the late performance.

💡 Don't confuse it with the musical: Féerie is a traditional cabaret revue, not a stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! film.

Facilities and accessibility

  • 🧥 Cloakroom: €2 per accepted item.
  • 🍽️ Dinner service: Available with dinner-and-show tickets.
  • 🌱 Vegan menu: Available for dinner experiences.
  • 🥂 Drinks: Included with some tickets or available depending on your selected experience.
  • 🛍️ Lautrec Boutique: Accessible to ticket holders around show hours.
  • ⚠️ Bag restriction: The cloakroom is for permitted small items only; backpacks, suitcases, and other bulky luggage are not accepted and cannot be stored there.
  • ♿ Reduced mobility
  • Moulin Rouge provides special access for visitors with reduced mobility.

🎧 Hearing assistance

  • A Wi-Fi hearing system is available.
  • Download the Sennheiser MobileConnect app.
  • Bring a compatible smartphone and headphones.

🐕‍🦺 Assistance dogs

  • Guide and qualifying assistance dogs are permitted.

  • Emotional-support animals and other pets are not accepted.

  • Contact the venue before your visit so access can be arranged.
  • Exact step-free routing and wheelchair seating locations are not sufficiently verified and should not be assumed.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visiting with children

Children can attend, but this is still an adult-style cabaret experience.

  • Minimum age: 6 years.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Féerie includes topless/nudity passages.
  • Child rates are available for under-12s on eligible experiences.
  • A children's menu is available with dinner-show bookings.
  • Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.

For families, the 9pm performance is generally easier to plan around than the 11:30pm show.

Rules and restrictions

What you need to know before you go

  • Bring your booking confirmation or ticket.
  • A smartphone ticket is accepted.
  • Arrive during your stated admission window.
  • Doors close shortly before the show.
  • Admission is not permitted after the performance has started.
  • ID may be requested where age eligibility needs to be checked.

What not to bring

  • Suitcases
  • Backpacks
  • Bulky travel bags
  • Other voluminous luggage

Arrange luggage storage elsewhere before arriving.

Photography & smoking

  • Photography: Photography, filming, and audio recording are not permitted inside the auditorium or during the show for copyright and security reasons.
  • Smoking: Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes are not permitted inside the venue.

Good to know

  • The first Sunday of the month is free only for residents of metropolitan Florence, so it is often the worst day for non-residents to turn up expecting a bargain.
  • Arnolfo Tower closes at the first sign of rain, so never build your entire Palazzo Vecchio plan around the climb alone.

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Guide and qualifying assistance dogs are exceptions.
  • Emotional-support animals are not accepted.

Moulin Rouge dress code

Moulin Rouge requires elegant/smart attire. A jacket and tie are not compulsory, but the published dress restrictions should be taken seriously.

Dancers performing at Moulin Rouge show in Paris with audience dining.

Do not wear:

  • Shorts or Bermuda shorts
  • Flip-flops
  • Sportswear
  • Running or sports shoes
  • Open footwear for men

Also remember:

  • Hats and caps must be removed on entry.
  • A suit or evening dress is not mandatory.
  • Smart evening or business-style clothing is the safest choice.

⚠️ Don't plan around anecdotal dress-code leniency. The official restrictions apply at the entrance, so dress to the published rules rather than judging by what other visitors appear to be wearing.

Practical tips for visiting Moulin Rouge

  • Treat your arrival time as part of the booking. Doors close shortly before the performance, and arriving after the show begins can mean losing your admission.
  • Don't arrive early expecting to choose a better standard seat. Moulin Rouge prepares its seating plan daily; a specific standard table cannot normally be reserved.
  • Choose Prestige for seating and access, not simply the drink upgrade. Its practical advantages are priority entry and privileged seating.
  • Don't bring your luggage after checking out of a hotel. Suitcases and backpacks aren't accepted, and the cloakroom cannot solve the problem.
  • Plan dinner around your ticket. For a 9pm show-only booking, leave enough time between an external dinner and your required arrival.
  • Plan the journey home before booking the late show. An 11:30pm start means leaving after midnight.
  • If accessibility arrangements matter, contact the venue before booking or well before your visit.
  • Set expectations for a revue rather than a musical. Féerie is built around dance, costumes, specialty acts and the French Cancan rather than a continuous narrative.

What else is worth visiting nearby?

Commonly paired with Moulin Rouge

🎨 Montmartre

Moulin Rouge sits at the foot of Montmartre, making this the most natural same-day pairing.

Plan it as:

  • ⛪ Explore Montmartre in the afternoon.
  • 🏛️ Visit Sacré-Cœur and Place du Tertre.
  • 🚶 1–1.5 km walk downhill towards Place Blanche.
  • 🍽️ Have dinner nearby or head to Moulin Rouge for the 7pm dinner experience.
  • 🎭 Attend the 9pm show.

This avoids a cross-city journey immediately before your performance.

🍸 Pigalle

Pigalle is a short walk east along Boulevard de Clichy and works particularly well for:

  • 🥂 Pre-show drinks
  • 🍴 Dinner before a show-only ticket
  • 🌙 Continuing your night after an earlier performance
  • 🚶400m walk away

Also nearby

🖼️ Musée de Montmartre

A useful daytime stop 1.3km away if you want more context around Montmartre's artistic history before experiencing its cabaret culture at night.

🌿 Montmartre Cemetery

A quieter cultural stop nearby, with the graves of figures including Edgar Degas, François Truffaut and Dalida just 600m away.

Eat and shop near Moulin Rouge

Focaccia sandwich with red peppers and olives on a wooden board, lemon garnish in background.

🎭 Inside Moulin Rouge

Best if you want dinner and the show in one place.

  • Dinner starts around 7pm.
  • French cuisine with drinks based on your menu.
  • Live orchestra during dinner.
  • Vegan options available.
  • Prestige dinner includes a 7-course tasting menu and premium drinks.

🍸 Nearby

  • Bar à Bulles / Le Toit: Next to Moulin Rouge; ideal for pre- or post-show drinks.
  • Pink Mamma: Near Pigalle; Italian dining before a show-only visit.
  • Café des Deux Moulins: In Montmartre; easy to pair with an afternoon in the area.

For the 9pm show: Leave enough time after dinner to arrive before doors close.

Woman browsing hats at a luxury fashion boutique.

🛍️ Lautrec Boutique

The Lautrec Boutique is open to ticket holders around show times, making it an easy stop before or after the performance.

Look for:

  • Moulin Rouge souvenirs
  • Branded gifts and accessories
  • Féerie and cabaret-themed merchandise

Good to know: If the boutique is busy after the show, Moulin Rouge also has an online store.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Moulin Rouge

Allow about 2.5–3 hours for show-only and around 4 hours for dinner and show. Féerie itself lasts about 1 hour 40–45 minutes.