Pigalle


 
 
Pigalle

Pigalle is an area in Paris, France around Place Pigalle (a plaza) on the border between the 9th and the 18th arrondissements, named after the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785). The area is famous for being a touristic red-light district, with many sex shops on Place Pigalle and the main boulevards and prostitutes operating in the side streets.

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Pigalle also comprises several major spectacle halls:

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  • the Divan du Monde
  • the Moulin Rouge, a world-famous cabaret
  • Somewhat unexpectedly, the area to the south of Place Pigalle is not devoted to the sex trade, but to the retail of musical instruments and equipment, especially for popular music. A section of the rue de Douai solely consist in stores selling guitars, drums, and musical accessories.

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    Despite the activity going on, the area is actually quite safe and lively at night. It is a well known spot for tourists who want to experience "Paris by night".

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    Pigalle is one end-point of the Montmarte bus (a public bus serving the area).

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Pigalle related Images and Photos (experimental)

Place Pigalle  1925
Place Pigalle 1925
La Place Pigalle  Paris  1880S
La Place Pigalle Paris 1880S

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