Chez Michou
Appearance
Chez Michou is a drag cabaret in Paris. Located in the Montmartre cabaret district of the 18th arrondissement, it was founded in 1956.[1] It was run by the cabaret artist Michou until his death in 2020.[2] The cabaret inspired the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles.[3]
On 1 July 2024, Chez Michou announced that it would be closing for financial reasons.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Paris' man in blue Michou dies age 88". RFI. 26 January 2020.
- ^ Smith, Harrison (14 February 2020). "Michou: Nightclub owner who embodied Parisian flamboyance". The Independent.
- ^ a b "Iconic Parisian cabaret Chez Michou shuts its doors". France 24. 1 July 2024.