One of the most iconic landmarks in Paris is opening its doors to a handful of lucky guests for the first time ever. The Moulin Rouge’s famous red windmill will be available to rent next month through a partnership with Airbnb.
Opening to the public for the first time
A secret room, never before seen by the public, has been converted into a plush boudoir that’s draped in sumptuous pastels from top to bottom. The space was transformed under the guidance of 19th-century French historian Jean-Claude Yon, who said the room “has been designed to take you on an authentic journey back in time to experience the French capital of arts and pleasures during a moment in history.”
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An adjacent dressing room has been adorned with costumes and other artifacts from the cabaret theatre below. Also included in the historic accomodation is a private terrace where guests can soak up a unique view of Paris under strands of romantic fairy lights.
The Moulin Rouge is best known around the world as the birthplace of the seductive French can-can dance. Located in the heart of the tourist-favorite Montmartre neighborhood in Paris, the theatre and windmill were first built in 1889. The original structures burned down in 1915 but were reconstructed in 1921. The windmill is a symbolic “tribute to Montmartre’s rural origins,” said lead dancer Claudine Van Den Bergh.
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The venue is also the setting for the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge! starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, a recent popular Broadway show, and many other film and musical productions.
Only three nights available – get your entry in!
The windmill will only be available for three individual one-night stays on June 13, 20 and 27. Each night is bookable for a maximum of two people. Hopeful guests can start requesting their spot at this link on Tuesday, May 17.
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In addition to spending a night in the windmill, guests will be able to enjoy the Moulin Rouge’s signature cabaret show “Féerie” and a Belle Époque menu three-course French meal prepared by resident chef Arnaud Demerville.
Those fortunate few who manage to nab a spot will pay just one euro (around $1). What a deal! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!