| Folies Bergères is one of the most famous and | | | | frequently visited this music hall with his friends |
| eminent performance centres in Paris. It is also | | | | created a painting titled ‘A Bar at |
| among the world’s most admired classic | | | | theFolies-Bergère’. The picture portrays a |
| cabarets. | | | | bar-girl facing a mirror. |
| Offering more than a century of entertainment, | | | | The magnificent, Folies Bergères has earned a |
| Folies Bergères has hosted legendary | | | | reputation for hosting some swanky shows |
| performances by Maurice Chevalier, Charlie | | | | throughout the year and this reason has lead to |
| Chaplin, Benny Hill, Colette the French writer, Edith | | | | its success that is quite evident even today. It is |
| Pilaf and the famed Josephine Baker. | | | | much loved among French, Parisians and tourists |
| Inspired by London Alhambra music hall, renowned | | | | from across the world. Many people visit Folies |
| architect Plumeret created Folies Bergères as an | | | | Bergères to experience the dinner show which |
| outstanding opera house and the venue was open | | | | guarantees an unforgettable night full of |
| to the public in May 1869. Initially it was named | | | | entertainment. The dinner usually starts at 7pm |
| Folies Trévise. However, the famous nobleman | | | | which is followed by a show commencing at |
| Duc de Trévise did not want the public to feel | | | | 9.15pm. |
| as if though he was linked to this performance | | | | Nowadays there are Broadway shows held at this |
| centre. Consequently, in September 1872, the | | | | stunning and historically acclaimed performance |
| name Folies Bergères came to be. This name | | | | centre; however that distinctive traditional feel still |
| derived from a street located nearby called the | | | | remains. Guests can enjoy jaw dropping |
| Rue Bergère. | | | | performances, high quality food and beverages |
| This astounding Parisian music hall reached its peak | | | | amidst a cosy, pleasant and appealing ambience. |
| of popularity during the period of 1890 to 1920. | | | | Those who wish to get a feel of the entrainment |
| Since then many world renowned comedian | | | | offered at Folies Bergères can stay at a nearby |
| operas, gymnastics, dances and operettas have | | | | Paris hotel which is commonly associated with |
| been held here. | | | | providing superb facilities, friendly service and |
| Well known painter Édouard Manet who | | | | warm hospitality. |