Steeped in a rich and varied history, the Moulin Rouge was built in 1890 and designed by the celebrated architect, Herbert Baker.
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/.Right from the onset, this unique building was marked for a distinctive future and became Bloemfontein's very first police station and prison.
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/.During the Second World War, the Moulin Rouge experienced the first of several radical transformations when it served as a hospital.
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/.It was in the 40's and 50's however, that the Moulin Rouge underwent its most fascinating transformation when it became a *gentlemen's club+, managed and owned by the flamboyant Madame Rochelle! During this time it catered to the more sensual needs of the political elite of Bloemfontein.
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/.Even now, the building preserves certain interesting and rather unusual architectural and decorative features dating from this period.
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Now, redecorated and lovingly restored to its former glory, the Moulin Rouge offers you an experience of a bygone era, right in the heart of the Free State.
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/.Situated in Andries Pretorius Street at the foot of the historic Naval Hill Wildlife Reserve, the Moulin Rouge is within easy reach of all the major hospitals, shopping centres
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VOULEZ-VOUZ COUCHER
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/.ACCOMMODATION
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/.The Moulin Rouge features several rooms, each tastefully decorated around a specific theme. All the rooms have private entrances, on suite bathrooms and are suitable for corporate guests, travellers, tourists and families. Safe parking is available.
