Maison Close is a French television series which premiered on Canal+ on October 4, 2010. The series was developed by Mabrouk El Mechri and is based on a concept created by Jacques Ouaniche. It is a drama set in a nineteenth century Parisian brothel.On December 7, 2010, Canal + renewed Maison Close for a second season which premiered on February 4, 2013. But on May 2013, the series had been cancelled by Canal+ after the second season, following a decline in ratings.