Moulin Rouge Christmas Dinner

A Christmas dinner followed by the Féerie revue at the Moulin Rouge. Four hours, rated 4.8 across 24 reviews.

Overview

This Christmas edition of the Moulin Rouge evening pairs the cabaret's Féerie revue with a fixed holiday menu and a half-bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée champagne per couple. The whole evening runs about four hours, with entry to the show included in the ticket. You make your own way there, as no hotel pickup is provided.

The show itself is built on scale: the listing describes a troupe of 100 artists in feathered, rhinestoned costumes, with music from 80 musicians and 60 choral singers. Dinner follows a traditional French structure, appetizer through dessert, with a choice of starter, main and sweet. Foie gras with hazelnut, candied pear and gingerbread opens the meal, and options range from beef chuck confit to turbot with smoked herring pearls and veal with black truffle. Each couple also takes home a Moulin Rouge souvenir.

The dress code rules out shorts, sportswear and trainers, children under 6 are not admitted, and the venue sells out far ahead, so early booking matters.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at Moulin RougeMake your own way to the venue and arrive at least 30 minutes before the starting time.
2. Christmas dinnerDinner includes the Christmas menu and a half-bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée champagne per couple. The seating arrangement is not known until the day of the show.
3. Féerie showAdmission to the Moulin Rouge is included, with the Féerie revue featuring 100 artists in costume, music from 80 musicians and 60 choral singers, and the cabaret's stage decor. The listing does not state the exact order of dinner and the show.
4. Souvenir and evening endThe evening includes a Moulin Rouge souvenir, one per couple, to take home. The whole experience lasts about four hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape the evening, from the dress code to how the seating works.

• Dress code. Elegant attire is required. A jacket and tie are not necessary, but shorts, sports shoes and sportswear are turned away, so plan the outfit in advance.
• Arrive early. The listing asks guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the starting time. One reviewer noted that entry takes some time, so a buffer beyond the minimum is wise.
• Seating comfort. Seating is assigned on the day and cannot be chosen in advance. One reviewer found the seats cramped, so anyone wanting more room should set expectations accordingly.
• The food. Dinner is a set French menu with choices for the starter, main and dessert, plus champagne included. One reviewer found the first two courses unfamiliar to a German palate, while others called the food delicious, so tastes vary.
• Book well ahead. The Moulin Rouge is often sold out months in advance, and the listing strongly advises booking early.
• Extras on the night. Anything ordered beyond the included menu can be paid in cash or by credit card on the spot. The included souvenir is one per couple, not per person.

Common issues. The souvenir drew a complaint from one reviewer, who received three small macarons in a small box and felt let down by the gift. Seating can feel cramped, and one reviewer found the first courses an acquired taste. No hotel pickup is included, children under 6 are not admitted, and only manual wheelchairs are allowed, with no motorized chairs. The menu published on the listing is from last season, so this year's dishes may differ.

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