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Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub
Le Ciel, Montmartre - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Cover, featuring a showgirl balancing on a moon (forming the C of Ciel), being serenaded by a young man. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants, with a theme centered around celestial concepts connected to the afterlife in Paradise. Inside the restaurant, beer was served, and the customers were greeted by acts such as angels playing music, St. Peter sprinkling holy water from the heavens, as well as reenactments of scenes related to Dantes Inferno. In one part of the hall, there was a giant golden pig, surrounded by candles (as shown here). The patrons formed a line, as they approached the statue of the animal, bowing and making the sign of the cross before it. Date: circa 1905
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Le Ciel: Paris Cabaret Nightclub - A Peek into the Enchanting World of Montmartre's Celestial Cabaret (circa 1905) Step into the magical realm of Le Ciel, Paris's captivating cabaret nightclub nestled in the heart of Montmartre. This evocative photograph captures the essence of an otherworldly evening at this unique establishment, where the line between earthly pleasures and celestial wonders blurred. The image features a showgirl gracefully balancing atop a moon, forming the 'C' in 'Ciel,' as a young man serenades her with an enamored gaze. Le Ciel, or Cabaret du Ciel, was an early forerunner of modern theme restaurants, offering guests an immersive experience centered around celestial concepts connected to the afterlife in Paradise. Upon entering, patrons were greeted by angels playing music, St. Peter sprinkling holy water from the heavens, and reenactments of scenes inspired by Dante's Inferno. The interior of the hall was adorned with a giant golden pig, surrounded by candles, as patrons formed a line, bowing and making the sign of the cross before it. This intriguing fusion of entertainment, French culture, and the allure of the afterlife drew crowds from all walks of life. Le Ciel offered a tantalizing escape from the mundane, inviting visitors to indulge in the enchanting world of Montmartre's celestial cabaret. This photograph is a window into a bygone era, transporting us to a time when the boundaries between reality and fantasy were delightfully blurred, and the promise of an otherworldly adventure beckoned just beyond the cabaret doors.
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