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Opening of the Jardin de Paris
- When
- 6 October 1889
- Where
- Foot of Montmartre hill
The Moulin Rouge opened on 6 October 1889 as an outdoor garden café-concert called the Jardin de Paris, located at the foot of Montmartre.
The venue began as an outdoor garden café-concert named the Jardin de Paris. It was situated at the foot of the Montmartre hill. The opening date was 6 October 1889. The founders, Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler, were businessmen who understood public tastes, leading to the venue's immediate acclaim.
Sources
- Moulin Rouge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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