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Folies Bergère

The Folies Bergère is a Parisian music-hall and revue theatre at 32 Rue Richer, opened in 1869 and renamed in 1872. It became world-famous for large-scale revues, extravagant costumes and novelty acts during the Belle Époque and interwar years. The building received an Art Deco façade and central gilded bas-relief in 1926 and remains an operational performance venue and listed monument.

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First raised

1869

Its prime

1926

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1926

What Folies Bergère looked like in its prime.

A broad, cream-coloured Art Deco theatre façade dominated by a large square gilded bas-relief of a dancing female figure set high above the entrance, flanked by two arched niches with smaller gilt reliefs. Stylised gold lettering across the cornice spells the name. A horizontal marquee crowns three tall entrance bays beneath vertical pilasters; the ground storey is shadowed by a projecting canopy and dotted with illuminated bulbs. Materials: pale render/stone, gilt metal/copper leaf, painted trim, glass and a deep proscenium behind the doors.

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7 places to explore in 1926.

The record describes 7 distinct spots at Folies Bergère, including 3 interiors: main auditorium — view from stalls to stage, winter garden / promenoir, bar and mirrored promenoir (as in manet). Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Rue Richer approach (exterior)Marquee and main entranceCentral bas-relief close-upArched side niche reliefsMain auditorium — view from stalls to stageWinter garden / promenoirBar and mirrored promenoir (as in Manet)

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