Folies Bergère
파리 9구
music hall and theatre in Paris, France
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Folies Bergère1:42
Welcome to the Rue Richer in the ninth arrondissement. Standing before you is the legendary Folies Bergère, an institution that effectively birthed the modern concept of the music hall and cabaret. …
Listen in the app2The Art Deco Facade and the Roaring Twenties1:19
Before we enter, look closely at the stunning facade of the building. In the late 1920s, the theater underwent a massive exterior renovation to keep pace with the shifting aesthetic tastes of the post-war era. …
Listen in the app3The Grand Foyer: Seeing and Being Seen1:16
Step through the doors and into the grand foyer. Immediately, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of plush velvet, glittering chandeliers, and sweeping staircases. …
Listen in the app4The Auditorium and the Belle Époque Roots1:19
Move into the main auditorium, a vast, cavernous space dripping in deep reds and brilliant golds. Despite the Art Deco exterior, the interior retains the opulent, overwhelming grandiosity of its Belle Époque origins. …
Listen in the app5The Stage of Legends: Josephine Baker's Revolution1:17
Focus your attention on the center of the stage. In 1926, this very spot hosted a performance that sent shockwaves through the cultural landscape of Europe. …
Listen in the app6The Balcony and Edouard Manet's Masterpiece1:17
Make your way up to the first-floor balcony level. This area holds a special place in art history. …
Listen in the app7The Modern Era: Illusion and Performance1:12
Returning our gaze to the modern era, the Folies Bergère has refused to become merely a dusty museum. While it honors its historic past, it continues to serve as a vital, active venue for contemporary entertainment. …
Listen in the app8The Enduring Spectacle of Parisian Nightlife1:07
As we conclude our exploration of the Folies Bergère, take one last look around this gilded temple of entertainment. This building is a survivor. …
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What is Folies Bergère?
Folies Bergère is a place in 파리 9구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 파리 9구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 29 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8742, 2.3450 |
| Last updated |
