花都春色 (2003)

From the early 19th century to 1946 Paris had many brothels that were tolerated and controlled by the state. These were sometimes rough places but more often were housed in richly designed buildings and serviced a clientèle from all walks of life. This documentary looks back at the Paris brothels through photographs, historians as well as memories from some who would frequent them as clients or work there as prostitutes. That "Edward VII's Seat" looks the same as one of those from Catherine The Great's collection (Great minds think alike, I guess...