Moulin Rouge Filming Locations
Where was Moulin Rouge filmed? Moulin Rouge was filmed in 12 locations across France and United Kingdom in the following places:
Moulin Rouge Filming Locations
Set in the 18th arrondissement, the charming hilltop Montmartre district (also known as "La Butte") is a former artists' village once inhabited by Picasso and Dalí, and home to the domed Sacré-Cœur basilica. There are sweeping views of the city from its steep, winding streets, while the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret below draws tourists and nightclubbers. Retro-cool bars and eateries dot the edgy Lamarck area.
Hip Pigalle is famous for its neon-lit red light district and eclectic nightlife, from the 19th-century cabaret Moulin Rouge to glam cocktail bars. South of Boulevard de Clichy, contemporary bistros give way to grand 19th-century neoclassical buildings that earned the area the nickname of Nouvelle Athènes (New Athens). Notable art museums include the Musée National Gustave Moreau and the Musée de la Vie Romantique.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
The iconic Eiffel Tower and its Champs de Mars park lie in this genteel district. The area draws tourists to cultural landmarks that include the Musée d'Orsay and its Impressionist art collection, the Musée Rodin with its sculpture garden, and Les Invalides armoury museum, home to Napoleon's Tomb. Foodies flock to the vibrant cafes, restaurants and gourmet shops on Rue Cler and around Le Bon Marché department store.
This chic neighborhood is defined by the broad Avenue des Champs Elysées, which links the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the chaotic traffic circle of Place de la Concorde. Upscale retail shops and shiny office fronts fill the area, along with a mixed crowd of fashionistas, tourists and local workers. The district is also home to art museums, including the Grand Palais with its high-profile exhibitions.
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Moulin Rouge (1952)
Fictional account of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.