Cirque d'hiver, Paris

Name: Cirque d'hiver
Address: Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 47 00 28 81

#657 among attractions in Paris

Theater, Jacques Hittorff, Concerts and shows, Circus

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Facts and practical information

The Cirque d'Hiver, located at 110 rue Amelot, has been a prominent venue for circuses, exhibitions of dressage, musical concerts, and other events, including exhibitions of Turkish wrestling and even fashion shows. The theatre was designed by the architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff and was opened by Emperor Napoleon III on 11 December 1852 as the Cirque Napoléon. The orchestral concerts of Jules Etienne Pasdeloup were inaugurated at the Cirque Napoléon on 27 October 1861 and continued for more than twenty years. The theatre was renamed Cirque d'Hiver in 1870. ()

Local name: Cirque d'Hiver Coordinates: 48°51'46"N, 2°22'1"E

Address

Popincourt (Folie-Méricourt)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 47 00 28 81

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Day trips

Cirque d'hiver – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Marais, Carnavalet Museum, Musée Picasso, Musée Cognacq-Jay.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cirque d'hiver?

Nearby attractions include Boulevard du Temple, Paris (2 min walk), Bataclan, Paris (5 min walk), Galerie Laure Roynette, Paris (6 min walk), Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Cirque d'hiver by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cirque d'hiver:

Bus

Oberkampf - Filles du Calvaire • Lines: 91, 96, N01, N02 (1 min walk)
Bretagne • Lines: 96 (3 min walk)

Metro

Filles du Calvaire • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)
Saint-Sébastien - Froissart • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (22 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (28 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (24 min walk)
East Station (27 min walk)