The famous lingerie designer Chantal Thomass will be taking over the Crazy Horse Paris for three months in a show called Dessous Dessus of which she is the artistic director.
She has been asked to create four brand new acts, conceive the costumes and direct the show. She will also be adding her personal touch to the âclassicâ acts of the showâs repertoire.
The designer with the unmistakable bobbed hair, tells us in an exclusive interview how sheâs about to pick up this challenge and put Crazy Horse Paris "Dessus Dessous" (upside down)!
The exclusive Chantal Thomass interview
What exactly will that special « Chantal Thomass » touch be in the new show?
Iâve always loved Crazy Horse Paris shows and I really wanted to add my own personal touch and stylistic codes to it. In other words, a bit of impertinence, very much a part of my personality and perhaps a bit different than that which Crazy Horse Paris already possesses. I also had ideas about different and surprising (laughs) acts.
I will also be asking the dancers to wear a bit more clothes than they usually do, but rest assured⊠they will be taking them off!
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A new role full of challenges for the high priestess of classy lingerie
In this new role as Artistic Director for Crazy Horse Paris, what are your greatest challenges?
Whatâs completely new to me is⊠that I donât control everything!
For example, the stage is tiny! In the beginning, I had planned on making the dancers wear 50cm high hats, but I quickly became to realize that that would be impossible.
There was also a real adjustment to be made with the costumes. We tried several things where the dancers told me right away âI wonât be able to dance with that on.â It should be noted that they really do move a lot, so itâs a real challenge dressing them.
You have to think of all the little details, just as a director would, itâs very different from a fashion show.
Behind the scenes
How are the different acts created?
The creative process begins with drawings and sketches that reflect our imagination, our ideas and what we would like to see on stage. Then thereâs a very real adaptation as far as choreography is concerned. I work with a wonderful choreographer, StĂ©phane Jarny, and I donât have a whole lot to say there for he knows his subject way better than I do !
There is also the influence of the different songs and music that will be a part of the show. I want the words of the songs, mostly in French, to fit to the story I want to tell and to the costumes.
What really surprised me in the beginning was that we tried many different pieces of lingerie and some of them are spectacular and youâd think theyâd be the most beautiful, yet they arenât extraordinary on stage. Inversely, pieces that we thought were less interesting turned out to be those that really stood out and even blew us away on stage! You really have to try everything to know, do fittings with the dancers, have them move and dance with the costumes on, in order to be able to imagine what itâll look like in the end.
Weâve still got a lot of work left to do !
Glamour and rock'n'roll
How did you get your inspiration and what is it you want for your Crazy Girl costumes?
Iâve tried to tell stories, particularly in the new acts we created. But itâs up to the choreographer to adapt the story Iâm trying to tell. In one of the new acts I really like, there is a swing, makes you think of Marie-Antoinette. And little by little Marie-Antoinette became a rock star !
I wanted to add some glamour and rock ânâ roll. I wanted to add more fantasy and more impertinence. Itâs a word thatâs used frequently in the world of lingerie. But I know that thereâs already a lot of it at the Crazy!
A bit of "teasing"...
Can you tell us what your favorite Crazy Horse Paris act is?
I really like Leçon dâĂ©rotisme, which will be, by the way, revamped for the occasion (youâll see!). I love the fact that the dancers get undressed. Thatâs incidentally what I tried to add to the show. I find it very erotic and sexy. When a dancer arrives already nude on stag, even if, of course, sheâs drop-dead gorgeous, you donât get this little extra measure of mystery. I also like the Teasing act, which I hadnât seen for some time on Crazy Horse Paris stage⊠and which youâll therefore rediscover in Dessous Dessus !
In your opinion, what is âCrazy âand what isnât?
Crazy to me are the lights and the arched backs, absolute Crazy Horse hallmarks. What isnât Crazy is vulgarity, inappropriate behavior and whatever lacks elegance and style. Thatâs the opposite of Crazy.
Andrée Deissenberg : "expect surprises!"
Andrée Deissenberg, Crazy Horse Paris General Director Creation and Development, got the idea of entrusting artistic direction of the show to Chantal Thomass and invited her to follow in the illustrious footsteps of great names of fashion and showbiz, such as Christian Louboutin, Philippe Decouflé or more recently Dita Von Teese.
Chantal Thomass at the Crazy Horse Paris⊠what should we expect?
Expect new acts, of course, but also a show âdressedâ differently, fun and impertinent, expect a different way of presenting the Crazy woman, new visuals and surprisesâŠ
Can you give us a sneak-peek into Dessous Dessus ?
We reworked for the first time since 1989 our famous opening act God Save Our Bareskin and realized afterwards that that was perfectly inline with European current affairs⊠just think of Brexit (or should I say « Brâexcite Me » !) ⊠but I shanât say any more, youâll have to discover the rest for yourself at Crazy Horse Paris starting October 5th!
Twice a year, for the spring-summer and fall-winter collections, Paris vibrates with the colors, sequins, and glamour of the biggest annual fashion event, Fashion Week.
Crazy Horse Paris and its shows have always been an inspiration for creators, models, photographers, and celebrities. Follow us behind the scenes of this special relationship with the world of fashion.
A temple to sensuality and femininity, a cozy boudoir full of history and glamour, a jewel case for the most beautiful women in the world, Crazy Horse Paris has always been the privileged place of an artistic effervescence the secret to which only Paris holds.
It is therefore natural that the fashion world keeps Crazy Horse Paris close to its heart, and reciprocally: a relationship of love that has woven close ties ever since 1951.
They (un)dress the dancers of Crazy Horse Paris : the couturiers
It all began in the fifties. When Crazy Horse Paris opened its doors, its neighbors were Yves Saint-Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, and Cristobal Balenciaga. The latter, located just next door to the cabaret, feared that his high society clients would not appreciate the decorations done in the purest âsaloonâ spirit, which Alain Bernardin had installed outside. He then received a concession from the creator of Crazy Horse Paris. Bernadin agreed to limit these installations⊠in exchange for dresses for his dancers. And thus the first collaboration of the cabaret with haute couture was born!
A few years later Karl Lagerfeld designed a perfect little black dress with white polka dots for an act inspired by the famous scene of Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grating blowing air up her dress in âThe Seven Year Itchâ, while in the sixties Paco Rabanne chose Crazy Horse Paris as the setting to present his iconic metal dress.
Very close to Alain Bernardin, the founder of the cabaret, Azzedine AlaĂŻa confessed to having âlearned womenâs bodies at Crazy Horse Parisâ, for which he created sublime dresses for the dancers in the 80s.
In the early 2000s, the âgenius of leatherâ Jean-Claude Jitrois designed clothes in black and silver leather for the dancers of the cabaret.
Later, it was Mark Fast, a brilliant Canadian fashion designer based in London, and the talented Hervé L. Leroux, creator of the legendary bandage dresses under the name of Hervé Leger, who dressed the dancers at gala events.
With its guest stars, Crazy Horse Paris sparkles in the firmament of fashion
From 2006, the collaborations intensified and diversified. Deeply inspired by the sophisticated and ultra-feminine universe of the cabaret, one after another, the most iconic fashion designers created unforgettable outfits, imprinted with their DNA, which highlighted the perfect curves and slender profiles of the Crazy Girls and of the invited artists.
From these famous collaborations, mythical relationships are forged between the creators and their muses: Thierry Mugler and Arielle Dombasle (2007) then Pamela Anderson (2008), Elie Saab and Dita Von Teese (2006 and 2009), Roberto Cavalli and Clotilde Courau (2010), HervĂ© Leroux and NoĂ©mie Lenoir (2013), Jean Paul Gaultier and Conchita Wurst (2014), Alexis Mabille and Ralph & Russo and Dita Von Teese (2016). But itâs not only fashion designers who thrill for Crazy Horse Paris: in the next episode discover how creators and celebrities have also made it their source of inspiration or their favorite spot to party!
Chic stilettos showcase femininity
To accentuate their breathtaking arched backs, the dancers are perched on stilettos, boots and other exceptional footwear. Since 2007, Christian Louboutin has provided the Crazy Girls with his renowned red soles and dizzying heels â his legendary shoes symbolize the height of femininity, fully in step with the essence of Crazy Horse Paris.
As the artistic director of the show Feu in 2012, he created acts immersed in his universe, including the iconic and surprising Voodoo, which was chosen to appear once again on the stage in the current Totally Crazy show.
Corsets and lingerie highlight the dancersâ curves
The Crazy Horse dancersâ curves, emphasized by delicate lingerie, have always inspired corsetieres. Lingerie and corsets, fatal weapons of seduction, are thus created to measure by Poupie Cadolle and Fifi Chachnil, celebrated lingerie designers who share a common passion for the body, refinement and excellence. Not to mention the goddess of chic lingerie, Chantal Thomass, the first woman invited to take on the role of Art Director at Crazy Horse Paris for the show Dessous Dessus in 2016. You can admire her sublime adornments in the numbers Reines des CĆurs and Striptease-Moi, both featured in Totally Crazy.
Are you enchanted by these creations?
Did you know that the beautiful body suit from Reines des CĆurs, custom made for the Crazy Girls by Chantal Thomass, is available exclusively at the Crazy Horse Paris shop?
Crazy Horse Paris, great inspiration for the greatest photographers
Crazy Horse Paris inspires photographers (and not just fashion photographers) to give their creativity free rein. The famous Ellen Von Unwerth has shot there several times and her poster design for the Dessus Dessous show by Chantal Thomass is of particular note. Itâs impossible to not also evoke the eclectic Ali Mahdavi and his superb images of the divine Dita Von Teese, Arielle Dombasle, Clotilde Courau and NoĂ©mie Lenoir, which gave rise to magnificent posters for these cabaret âguest starsâ. Youssef Nabil created the poster image for the show Feu by Christian Louboutin, while Pierre and Gilles were the ones behind the show poster with Conchita Wurst draped in a beautiful Jean Paul Gaultier outfit. That photo was then displayed at the Grand Palais in 2015 during the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition. The talented Antoine Poupel and Riccardo Tinelli regularly make photo shoots during the show or in backstage with the Crazy Girls.
The talented Norwegian photographer SÞlve SundsbÞ, who regularly collaborates with magazines like i-D, Dazed and Confused and Vogue, as well as brands like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, HermÚs and MAC, shot the official image for the show currently on stage, Totally Crazy.
From models to iconic brands⊠Crazy Horse Paris is the place to be!
Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyâŠÂ the fashion world is their playground and these sublime models choose to party at Crazy Horse Paris! But top models and muses are not the only ones seduced by the glamorous Crazy Horse Paris â singers, artists, actors and designers go there regularly. Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, Kanye West, Jay Z and BeyoncĂ©, Dita Von Teese, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lana Del Rey and Robin Thicke are all crazy about Crazy Horse Paris.
The cabaret can also lend itself to the needs and desires of iconic brands and their designers. To name but a few: Balmain chose Crazy Horse Paris for an after-show that has not been forgotten, as did the famous concept store colette, Roberto Cavalli and Philipp Plein. Manish Arora, Fifi Chachnil, the creator of Haute Coiffure Charlie Le Mindu, and the young brand Jour/né have all organized fashion shows on the legendary Crazy Horse Paris stage.
Others, such as Miu Miu, have invited Crazy Horse Paris troupe to perform outside the cabaret at sumptuous evening events with more than 800 handpicked guests. The jeweler Chopard made a big impact by closing its legendary festival at the Cannes Film Festival with a custom-designed show by Crazy Horse Paris entitled âCrazy Diamondsâ.
Creators, designers, fabulous brand names and celebrities participate in the legend of Crazy Horse Paris⊠So who knows who could be sitting in these iconic velvet armchairs next to you when you come to the show!
Before an enthusiastic celebrity audience, Patricia Folly, alias Psykko Tico, choreographer and dancer at Crazy Horse Paris, took to the catwalk at JeanâPaul Gaultierâs Spring-Summer 2011 Couture presentation.
On 26th January 2011, at the fashion houseâs headquarters. Psykko Tico wore the "Can Can" wedding dress specially created for the occasion. A fully embroidered white ruffle dress with a "legs" print under the skirt, bringing a magnificent end to the haute couture show.
Crazy about Crazy
The iconic fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier is a frequent guest at 12, Avenue George V, as he is « crazy about Crazy, now and forever⊠».
Thanks to its rich artistic heritage, Crazy Horse Paris has an excellent reputation among creators, artists and designers.
The unique expertise of the legendary nightspot lies in the way it enhances womenâs beauty through unusual, surprising creations.
The legendary Thé & Beauté by Ladurée boutique and Crazy Horse Paris have devised a delicious, sensual and refined collaboration. It opens up a voluptuous and intimate world with four original offers.
The Crazy by Ladurée collection: exciting the senses
The boxes, studded with scarlet kisses, set the scene. It is only fitting that the association between Ladurée and Crazy Horse Paris, two legendary Paris institutions, should exude magic and beauty at first sight.
Set like gems in their box, LadurĂ©eâs emblematic and delicate macaroons are given a unique look, invented specially for the occasion, with decoration inspired by Crazy Horse Parisâs iconic square wig. A selection of 6 irresistible macaroons, to be enjoyed daintily, at an afternoon tea with friends, for example*.
Which brings us to tea⊠a marvelous black tea, delicately combined with a medley of summer berries, presented in a chic and glamorous box decorated with kisses. At once powerful and lively, light and festive, this divine nectar will seduce your taste buds and guarantee a supremely refined teatime.
To perfect this magical moment, and to accompany other precious occasions, the Crazy by LadurĂ©e candle offers its subtle, powdery notes in the same 100% Crazy box. It is delicately redolent of the intimate atmosphere of a dancerâs dressing room at Crazy Horse Paris, an olfactory ode to femininityâŠ
La Bougie et le Thé are waiting for you at the boutique of Crazy Horse, 12 avenue George V, Paris 8Úme.
Crazy Horse and Purgatoire-54 Paradis, an exhibition and events space for contemporary arts and new ideas in cooking, have great pleasure in presenting, in April 2014, « The Fabulous Crazy Horse : a look behind the lights ».
This events presents an exceptional exhibition of photographs celebrating femininity and glamour, a unique artistic collaboration between Riccardo Tinelli and the Crazy Horse.
His first experience working with the famous Paris cabaret left Riccardo under the charming spell of this landmark of Parisian nightlife, fascinated by the atmosphere and ambience he found there.
Hoping to penetrate its enchanting mysteries, Riccardo extended his stay to explore the Crazy Horse and bring us an artistâs vision of this special place.
Glamorous and original, the Crazy Horse shows touch our sensuality and our imagination.
Capture some unique and privileged moments
Riccardo Tinelli has sought to capture some unique and privileged moments to show us the dancers as they truly are. Their natural sensuality and spontaneity hide the complexity and rigour required of a professional dancer. With the photographerâs lens as their accomplice, they play along with the camera to reveal some rare and intimate moments.
Behind the lights, the Crazy Horse girls reveal a world of fantasy and myth. Sparkling bodies in impossible poses. Beautiful and elegant costumes. Enigmatic expressions and impish smiles. Mischievous and seductive⊠In his photographs, Riccardo Tinelli reveals the fascinating characters of these dancers, totally committed to their passion: dance. Much more than a passion, it is an ever-present obsession, a vector of creativity and a means of communication. Visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to see âbehind the lightsâ and discover the soul of this celebrated Paris cabaret.
Riccardo Tinelli, professional fashion photographer
Riccardo Tinelli was born in Treviso, Italy. He is a professional fashion photographer. Riccardo bought his first camera at the age of 17. He has been photographing continuously ever since, drawing inspiration from everyday life.
His work shows a dynamic world of smooth and colorful shapes and exotic landscapes. He divides his time between New York and the 10th arrondissement of Paris.
The Crazy Horse and his artistic signature
The original Crazy Horse cabaret â also commonly referred to as Le Crazy â was founded in 1951 in Paris by Alain Bernardin, an avant-garde artist, passionate admirer of women and the female form. Fascinated by American show girls and the United States in general, he was driven by a single idea: to make artistic creation and women the focus of his cabaret.
Over the years, Bernardin developed a unique and highly recognizable artistic signature. Each of his acts was conceived as a tableau with its own storyline, combining classically trained dancers with perfect, arched bodies dressed primarily in lights, with original choreography, sets, projections, and the latest musical and fashion trends. This artistic signature was rapidly appraised among artists as well as the general public â pleasing women and men alike.
Still today Le Crazyâs rich artistic legacy is recognized and celebrated among artists and designers, with many of whom Le Crazy has collaborated on numerous shows and creative projects, including: Christian Louboutin, Swizz Beatz, BeyoncĂ©, David Lynch, Bob Sinclar, Roberto Cavalli, Ellen von Unwerth, Paco Rabanne, Karl Lagerfeld, Emmanuel Ungaro, CĂ©sar, Kylie Minogue, Azzedine Alaia, Christina Aguilera, Philippe DecouflĂ©, Ali Mahdavi, etc.
After more than sixty years since its inception, Le Crazy continues to reinvent itself and the inexhaustible subject of women and femininity. The cabaret company has diversified its activities and developed its unique brand and know-how far beyond France.
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An unforgettable evening: dining in one of the cult places of French culinary excellence after (or before) attending Crazy Horse Paris, a celebration of the quintessence of femininity. Let yourself be seducedâŠ
Le Fouquet's : a mythic dinner on the Champs-Elysées
More than a restaurant, Fouquetâs is a legend⊠Listed as a Historic Monument since 1990, the establishment is the favored meeting place for the worlds of cinema and the arts.
The menu, created with three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, showcases creativity in the purest tradition of French gastronomy. Your menu, put together in this spirit, will carry you off to the gates of perfection. With the Fouquetâs, your dinner and then (or after) your show at Crazy Horse Paris will be unforgettable!
Laserre : a star among the stars
On rue Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Michelin-starred restaurant Lasserre is a true institution of French cuisine. You will dine in a warm and cozy atmosphere, decorated with taste in the purest spirit of the 50s, under the spectacular sunroof painted by Louis Touchagues. The dishes, of an exceptional delicacy, will seduce your palate⊠before succumbing to the pleasure of the eyes with Crazy Horse Paris show, which you will be able to attend before or after your dinner.
What exceptional restaurant will you choose for your dinner and show at Crazy Horse Paris?
Combine an excellent dinner with an exceptional show in one evening? Yes, you can! Choose one of Crazy Horse Parisâs dinner & show offers with our three partner restaurants and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening.
Chez Francis : the quintessence of the great parisian brasserie
We no longer showcase âChez Francisâ, one of the most renowned brasseries in Paris, which will welcome you with style before or after your show at Crazy Horse Paris. Enjoy the finesse of your menu and the refinement of restaurantâs dĂ©cor during your dinner â and your eye will never tire of the superb view of the Eiffel Tower which is one of the most attractive features of this must-visit institution.
A diner & show experience under the banner of wonder and femininity⊠from the beautiful âIron Ladyâ to the dancers of Crazy Horse Paris!
Chez André : dine in the footsteps of Alain Bernardin
He was a regular there and loved their menu: Chez AndrĂ©, 12, rue Marbeuf, was Crazy Horse Paris founder Alain Bernardinâs the favorite restaurant-brasserie. Once you enter these rooms, rich with history, you will soon understand why. At Chez AndrĂ©, the cuisine is simply refined without ostentation and with a perfect freshness.
Your heart will sway between the bar and the tartare⊠before finally succumbing to the charms of Crazy Horse Paris dancers
La fermette Marbeuf : a dinner & show with a touch of Art Nouveau
Also on rue Marbeuf, a few minutes from Crazy Horse Paris, you will surely be entranced by the incredible décor of the Fermette Marbeuf: an ideal setting for a romantic dinner in Paris.
Listed as a Historic Monument, the restaurant is an ode to Art Nouveau, which you can contemplate while enjoying your menu, which crystallizes the excellence of French traditional cuisine. After (or before) your gastronomic escapade, you will contemplate the precise and stylized acts of your show at Crazy Horse Paris.
Which restaurant or brasserie will be your choice for your dinner show?
To spend an evening at Crazy Horse Paris is to celebrate beauty and glamour. But then here we are in Paris, and the capital is full of wonders to gaze upon. So Crazy Horse Paris has designed two dinner & show packages that marry the pleasure of the palate with that of the eyes. Discover them!
Bateaux-Mouches dinner cruise and Crazy Horse Paris show : a magical night along the Seine river
This is easily the most romantic evening among Crazy Horse Paris dinner & show offers. Exploring Paris âalong its most beautiful avenueâ, the Seine, is a privilege you wonât soon forget. While your boat gracefully rolls upon the waves, you can admire the Louvre Museum, the Town Hall, Notre Dame, the MusĂ©e dâOrsay, the National Assembly and the Eiffel Tower. Dazzled by the majesty of these monuments, you will also be captivated by the delicacy of the dishes served for your dinner.
The embarkation point for this dinner & show is at quai dâAlma, a few minutesâ walk from Crazy Horse Paris. This is also where you will disembark and head to your eveningâs second experience of Beauty: Crazy Horse Paris show.
Bustronome and Crazy Horse Paris show : an absolutely top deck dinner & show exprience
How would you like to cruise around Paris on a double-decker bus with 360° views, while savoring delicious dishes, and then see Crazy Horse Paris show? The Bustronome takes you on a tour of Paris through its most emblematic streets and avenues. Starting from the Arc de Triomphe, your journey to the heart of Paris will take you from the Champs-Elysées to the Madeleine, from Notre-Dame to the Pont des Arts, and from Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. Seated high up on the top deck, your view will be clear and unobstructed so nothing comes between your eyes and the beauties of Paris.
Customized interior, noble wood, wallpaper in the stairwell, upholstered bench seats, table furniture cleverly designed so nothing moves during your evening: the Bustronome offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Throughout the ride, at the smooth cruising speed of 15 km/h, you will be able to savor delicious dishes while discovering Parisian monuments thanks to individual audioguides and an interactive map. The Bustronome will then stop at 10 pm in front of the sparkling Eiffel Tower before dropping you off at the Crazy Horse Paris at 10:20 for the show and its divine Crazy Girls.
So, which strikes your fancy? Bateaux-Mouches or Bustronome ?
Start or complete your magical evening at the cabaret with a gastronomic experience; Crazy Horse Paris is at your service! A new partner this year for our dinner + show packages, the legendary Ladurée is a sure-fire winner.
Ladurée, pure sophistication
Located on the worldâs most beautiful avenue, LadurĂ©e is indisputably one of the jewels of the Champs-ElysĂ©es. When you enter this world-famous tearoom, you are embarking on a sophisticated and delicious journey through time. Established in 1862, this sublime destination hosts gourmets from across the globe who come to enjoy its iconic macarons and its historic dĂ©cor of wood panelling and painted ceilings.
Of course, most people go there for the delicious specialities that Ladurée has elevated to a veritable art form. The delicate Ladurée macarons, in a variety of subtle flavours, are without equal and an eternal foodie favourite. And the restaurant at Ladurée offers this same famous sophistication with a range of delicious sweet and savoury light dishes.
Crazy Horse Paris and Ladurée : an exceptional dinner + show experience
Crazy Horse Paris carefully selects its partner establishments for its dinner + show offers. Starred restaurants, distinctive brasseries, Bateaux-Mouches or the Bustronome, each eatery, in addition to the quality of its food offering, has a âspecial somethingâ that makes them as unique as they are irresistible.
In selecting Ladurée, the cabaret is proud to continue this tradition by inviting such a legendary establishment to partner with Crazy Horse Paris.
Crazy Horse Paris presents its "muses" at the Petit Palais
Paris, September 13th, 2016 â Crazy Horse Paris is proud and happy to announce that it has accepted the invitation of Jean de Loisy, artistic director of Nuit Blanche and president of the Palais de Tokyo, to participate in the 2016 edition of Nuit Blanche. This yearâs theme of the popular night-time event: crossings over and, in particular, that of the Seine river and therefore, its bridges.
Held every year since 2002 on the first Saturday in October, the city of Paris organizes this âSleepless Nightâ, in french Nuit Blanche. This yearâs edition will be held on Saturday, October 1st, from 7 p.m. âtil dawn. It is a popular and festive event, art taking center stage in the city, pervading public parks and iconic Parisian monuments and buildings.
In 2016, Nuit Blanche was provide the opportunity to discover the city differently with an itinerary designed such a symbolic cartography, inviting the visitor to participate in a loverâs quest along the Seine, from town hall to the Ăle aux Cygnes and up to the city of tomorrow, the Grand Paris. Nuit Blancheâs leitmotiv, personified by Poliphilo, main character of a 15th century illustrated Italian novel, in which he pursues his love, Polia, in his dreams, only to sadly awaken when he, at long last, manages to conquer her heart. Not unlike him, visitors will be invited to cross dreamlike landscapes, going through inner change and transformation in the process.
The Crazy Horse Paris's muses at the Petit Palais
In the Petit Palais gardens, a spellbinding encounter soothes Poliphiloâs heart. Just as in numerous passages in the novel, nymphs help our hero by guiding and enthralling him. A flash of light, symbolizing the frontier between where the real world ends and dreams begin, greets visitors as they enter the garden. They discover a magical and bewitching world laid out in lavish 19th century scenery.
Hidden behind peristyle columns, Crazy Horse Paris nymphs seem to have taken shelter in this enchanting place. In the middle of the central pool, their vaporous robes sway gently and they whisper delicately into the visitorsâ ears.
Crazy Horse Paris : 65 years of creation and glamour
A must-see of Parisian nightlife, Crazy Horse Paris was celebrating 65 years of creation and Parisian chic in 2016. The legendary venue is known for its dancers with dreamlike names, clothed in nothing but lights and mystery. On stage, the Crazy Girls, sensual, beguiling and recalling the legend, are part of the shining stars of Parisian nightlife.
The Crazy Horse Paris, thanks to its reputation and unique know-how on how to beautify women, has always inspired the greatest artists of our time. Ever since 2006, by welcoming creators and artists, from fashion and dance, the cabaret constantly renews itself and its vision of sensuality and femininity.
From October 5th to December 31st, 2016, the famous Parisian lingerie designer Chantal Thomass will be taking over the cabaretâs artistic direction. Together with the in-house Crazy Horse Paris team and the choreographer StĂ©phane Jarny, she has created several exclusive acts and reworked some of the Crazy Horse Parisâ iconic numbers, for a crazily glamorous show called Dessous Dessus.