But the Pigalle area is more than just its sex shops and adult theaters! Paris red light district stretches along Boulevard de Clichy in the North of Paris. Just South of Montmartre. Most of the adult theaters, cabarets, and sex shops can be found along the boulevard and in the perpendicular streets.
Paris red light district is a lot safer than it used to be , the area has changed a lot in the past 10 years. And most of the filthy bars have been taken over by cool and trendy cocktail bars. As everywhere in Paris, you should always keep an eye on your personal belongings and avoid going in bad looking hostess bars and adult cabarets where you can get easily scammed.
It is completely fine for a solo traveler female or not to explore the Paris red light district. Napoleon himself lost his virginity to a prostitute in the walls of Palais Royal in the center of Paris in By , Paris had about registered prostitutes. In , the number was 3, The number of prostitutes in London at the time was estimated at 24,, though London had twice the population of Paris. Causing an angry mob to attack the stage and actors which then spilled onto the street.
All playing into the areas of deep history and maintaining its gritty edge. Finishing in the area Montmartre, a location with many romantic restaurants or cool bars to visit when you finish! We only push and promote service we have genuinely tried and loved.
In fact, we loved it so much that we have negotiated a special discount on their tour to make sure most of our INSIDR travelers can benefit from it too! Chez Michou cabaret is another institution of Paris red light district. This small and intimate cabaret is full every evening. Their signature burlesque transformist show mixes hilarious singing and dancing. More info. It has changed a lot over the past 10 years and it is now one of the trendiest streets to have a drink on the weekend.
