Le Chabanais
Le Chabanais was one of the best known and most luxurious brothels in Paris, operating near the Louvre at 12 rue Chabanais from 1878 until 1946, when brothels were outlawed in France. It was founded by the Irish-born Madame Kelly, who was closely acquainted with several members at the Jockey-Club de Paris. Among the habituées were Albert, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII of the United Kingdom); Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec; Cary Grant; Humphrey Bogart, Mae West and diplomatic guests of the French government.
12 rue Chabanais today | |
Le Chabanais Location in Paris | |
| Address | 12 rue Chabanais |
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| Location | Paris, France |
| Coordinates | 48°52′3.41″N 2°20′13.50″E |
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| Construction | |
| Opened | 1878 |
| Closed | 1946 |
| Construction cost | 1.7 million francs |
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