Moulin Rouge and Montmartre

Moulin Rouge

I often watch movies that describes exotic Moulin rouge. So, when I got to Paris, the one that I don’t want to miss is seeing Moulin rouge  although  from the outside only.

 

The Moulin Rouge was built in the red light district of Paris and opened to the public in 1889.  The facade was decorated with glittering electric lights, which were a novelty at the time, with a huge red windmill at the very front of the building. The red windmill was designed to indicate the history of Montmarte, a village that once had many windmills in it. A castle was built in a gothic style right next to the windmill.

The Moulin Rouge transformed over the years, from an unofficial brothel into a fashionable music hall. Currently, the Moulin Rouge puts on shows for patrons, with dancers wearing huge and attractive costumes.The dancing was impressive as the dancers were athletic and skilled.

Montmartre and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica

The name Montmartre is derived from “Mount of Mars” in Latin. Montmartre is a hill overlooking Paris, France from the north.  This hill is paradoxical in that it represents both a religious meaning but also serves as a popular nightlife district.

If  you want to go to Montmartre, you must  walk a few kilometers to the top. Therefore, do not forget to bring a drink, so if you’re thirsty and tired, you can rest a little while drinking your water. hihih ….

Montmartre is primarily known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Cœurt basilica.

The Sacré-Coeur Basilica is a white domed /the shape of a Greek cross, with its crypt being made in the Romano-Byzantine style. it becomes a  famous landmark  in Paris. The Basilica crowns one of the highest hills in Paris on the butte of Montmartre offering one of the best views of the city. Many people come to Sacré-Coeur Basilica to admire the exceptional view of the city from a height of 271 feet above the ground. In fact, this is the second highest point in the city after the Eiffel Tower.