Discover Pigalle’s 7 best spots for your trip in Paris

An evening ticket to the Moulin Rouge's famous "Féerie" cabaret show, featuring a troupe of 100 artists including the Doris Girls, in around 1,000 feather and rhinestone costumes. Guests are seated for the performance and served half a bottle of Champagne during the show.

La Machine du Moulin Rouge occupies part of the historic Moulin Rouge building on Boulevard de Clichy, repurposed as a multi-room nightclub and concert space geared toward electronic music and live acts. It's open only late on weekend nights, and reviewers describe it as a genuinely touristy but still interesting experience worth trying at least once.

Near the Moulin Rouge, this large 2017 brasserie revives the 19th-century Parisian bouillon tradition with paper tablecloths, Thonet bistro chairs and red skaï banquettes. Expect classics like onion soup, snails in parsley butter, beef bourguignon and profiteroles, served continuously from noon to midnight.

With 200 seats plus a balcony, it draws a busy mix of tourists, workers and families, often with a queue outside.

La Nouvelle Ève sits just off Place Blanche in the shadow of the Moulin Rouge, offering an intimate, classic cabaret experience with feathers, sequins, and a three-course dinner built into most packages. It's often considered a more affordable and personal alternative to its more famous neighbor.

Tucked in the basement of Pink Mamma, past the cold room, this speakeasy resembles a mix of an eccentric herbalist's shop and an all-velvet boudoir. Expect an Italian-style atmosphere and a sophisticated cocktail menu crafted by the bar team.

No reservation is needed; simply ask the hostesses at Pink Mamma to be pointed toward the entrance. Open daily from 7 PM.

Chope Moi Pigalle is a bar steps from Métro Pigalle, open daily from 5pm to 2am. It serves draught beer, Ricard, wine, cocktails and shooters alongside tapas, sharing platters and homemade bruschettas.

Screens show live sports including Champions League, Ligue 1 and Top 14 matches. The space can also be privatized for birthdays, afterworks and private parties.

This tour explores the area around Rue Montmartre (in the 9th arrondissement, distinct from the Montmartre hill), sampling cheese, wine, and pastries from local shops with a guide who shares history and context along the way. Reviewers consistently praise the guide, often mentioning Oscar by name for his humor and knowledge of the area.