Pigalle, Paris

[3] The neighbourhood's raunchy reputation led to its Second World War nickname of "Pig Alley" by Allied soldiers.

[4] Le Divan du Monde[5] and the Moulin Rouge,[1] a world-famous cabaret, are both located in Pigalle.

[6] Other nightclubs in Rue Pigalle during the late 1930s included the Moon Rousse and Caravan, where Django Reinhardt played.

It is home to some of Paris' most famous cabarets (the Moulin Rouge, for instance, was immortalised by artist Toulouse-Lautrec as well as Hollywood), as well as topless and nude shows.

A section of the rue de Douai consists solely of stores selling guitars, drums and musical accessories.