La Machine du Moulin Rouge

Montmartre & Northern Paris


Part of the original Moulin Rouge (well, the boiler room, anyway), this club packs 'em in on weekends with a dance floor, concert hall, the Bar à Bulles (aka Champagne bar) serving weekend brunch (€24), an outdoor terrace and rooftop. Admission is €9 to €16.

Live sounds include rock, metal, hip-hop and jazz. Check the club agenda and buy tickets online.


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