It was today, 6th October, back in 1889, that an outdoor garden café-concert opened at the foot of Montmartre, Paris. In the heart of the Bohemian area of the city, Charkes Zidler and Joseph Oller co-founded the Moulin Rouge – the Red Mill – which was to become known as the birthplace of the Can-Can dance.
To promote the venue, the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec produced artwork. His most notable poster was titled “Moulin Rouge: La Goulue”, a reference to the popular dancer who performed there. It was copied about 3,000 times and distributed in Paris.
Sadly, the original building was destroyed by fire in 1915 but was rebuilt 10 years later.
To promote the venue, the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec produced artwork. His most notable poster was titled “Moulin Rouge: La Goulue”, a reference to the popular dancer who performed there. It was copied about 3,000 times and distributed in Paris.
Sadly, the original building was destroyed by fire in 1915 but was rebuilt 10 years later.