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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Le Lido de Paris

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 at 11:40 pm  
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Le Lido de Paris Where is it? The Lido is a favorite for Parisiens.  It is at 116 bis avenue des Champs-Elysées.  The nearest Metro station is George V, on line 1. Potted History Five people were key in the history and success of Le Lido. The Clerico Brothers Joseph and Louis Clerico, brothers of Italian ancestry, bought La Plage de Paris in 1946 and transformed it into Le Lido.  It became a luxury setting for people to dine while watching a revue – a new concept which was soon copied all over the world.  In 1955, the opened a…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Moulin Rouge

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm  
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If you are heading to the exciting, romantic, historic capital of France then you must fit in a visit to a cabaret show.  Paris is world famous for them and nothing encapsulates the many aspects of this glorious city better. The most famous is probably the Moulin Rouge – especially since the recent film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Le Moulin Rouge. Where is it? In keeping with its’ history and ‘blowsy’ reputation, Le Moulin Rouge is on Boulevard de Clichy, in the ‘red light’ district of Pigalle but is also close to Montmartre.  It has a red windmill…

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