Moulin Rouge at the Musée d'Orsay: a festive weekend to relive the Paris of 1900

Music, dance and painting: all the elements come together at the Musée d'Orsay to create a memorable weekend! On May 24 and 25 2025, the Moulin Rouge takes over the famous Parisian museum, to the delight of visitors. A weekend full of surprises and performances awaits curious visitors and party-goers alike.

During this joyous May weekend, visitors to the Musée d'Orsay may be surprised to see rhinestones, sequins and frou-frou between two aisles. Throughout the two days, the Moulin Rouge presents a Grande Revue Paris 1900. Echoing this unique artistic period, and the famous cabaret artists of the time, Moulin Rouge dancers blend past and present through special performances.

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In particular, the dancers bring to life the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, who portrayed the great cabaret artists of his day. This event also pays tribute to singers and dancers such as La Goulue, Jane Avril, Valentin Le Désossé... It also showcases the work and talent of the Moulin Rouge's current artists.

In the evening, the artists of the Moulin Rouge meet us in the Nave of the museum, for an unusual show. The dancers put on a show amidst the statues, performing the frenzied French Cancan for which the Parisian cabaret is famous.

These celebrations and events are organized as part of the L'art est dans la rue exhibition, which honors the work of artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Mucha, Pierre Bonnard and many others.

Art in the street: illustrated posters on show at the Musée d'Orsay
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