Attend a Parisian Cabaret Show
Showbiz, glamour, and Parisian tradition.
🕰️ A bit of history!
A symbol of festive and artistic Paris, the cabaret was born at the end of the 19th century, in the heart of Montmartre, in a context of creative freedom and cultural effervescence.
The very first Parisian cabaret opened its doors in 1881, and quickly became an essential venue for the poets, musicians and painters of the day.
In 1889, the same year as the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower, the Moulin Rouge was born. It popularized the French Cancan and became the temple of Parisian spectacle, inspiring painters like Toulouse-Lautrec and artists from all over the world.
Since then, cabarets have multiplied in Paris, offering a unique blend of dance, music, humor and glamour.
Today, to attend a Parisian cabaret is to plunge into a timeless universe, where the tradition of live entertainment and French elegance seduce millions of spectators from all over the world every year.
ℹ️ Useful information:
Cabarets generally offer two formulas:
- Show only: ideal if you're dining in town beforehand.
- Dinner + Show: a complete experience with a gourmet menu before the show.
Shows last between 1h30 and 2h, depending on the venue. Allow at least 3 hours if you also wish to dine.
Performances start between 7.30pm and 11.45pm, depending on the formula and venue chosen.
Booking in advance is essential, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Tip: arrive 15-20 minutes early to avoid queuing. You'll also want to choose a table in the higher category, for a better view of the show.
Appropriate dress required: a perfect opportunity to get out your best clothes!
Emblematic cabarets:
💃 Le Moulin Rouge
The world's most famous cabaret! Birthplace of the French Cancan, the Moulin Rouge offers spectacular shows with flamboyant costumes, feathers, rhinestones, acrobatics and an impressive troupe of dancers. A true plunge into the Parisian Belle Époque.
📍 Quartier Pigalle - Montmartre, 75018 Paris
- Show only: from €110
- Dinner and show: from €250
👄 Le Crazy Horse
A chic, sensual, avant-garde cabaret. Here, light becomes the main character, sublimating bodies in a sophisticated play of shadows. This mythical venue celebrates feminine beauty through meticulous choreography and ultra-design scenography. Perfect for an elegant, artistic and unforgettable evening.
📍 Pont de l'Alma - 500m from the Eiffel Tower, 75008 Paris
- Show only: from 75€
- Dinner and show: from €185
🎉 Le Paradis Latin
The oldest cabaret in Paris, in a hall designed by Gustave Eiffel. The atmosphere is convivial, full of energy, humor and surprises. The show, imagined by Kamel Ouali, combines French Cancan, acrobatics and modernity, in a very Parisian spirit.
📍 Latin Quarter - 500m from Notre-Dame, 75005 Paris
- Show only: from €90
- Dinner and show: from €180
🌈 Madame Arthur – Divan du Monde
A queer and burlesque cabaret, joyfully offbeat. Here, transformists revisit past and present hits in live song, in a festive, free and inclusive atmosphere. Perfect for those who like to get off the beaten track.
📍 Quartier Pigalle - Montmartre, 75018 Paris
- Show only: from €80
- Dinner and show: from 120€
🚇 How to get there?
- Moulin Rouge: Blanche station (line 2)
- Crazy Horse: Alma-Marceau station (line 9)
- Paradis Latin: Cardinal Lemoine station (line 10)
- Madame Arthur: Pigalle station (line 2 or 12)
🚗 Private chauffeur service:
We can arrange a personalized transfer. Please don't hesitate to send us a request by e-mail to shuttle@saintlouis-hotels.com.
