Pigalle

Pigalle is the name of an area in Paris, France around Place Pigalle (a plaza) in the 18th arrondissement, 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. Pigalle also comprises several major spectacle halls:\n* the Divan du Monde\n* the Moulin Rouge, a world-famous cabaret 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". Category:Paris