Originally named Cirque Napoléon in 1852, this 20 sided building with its intricate bas relief work looks like an elaborately decorated cake! Visit the website here for schedules and events.
Great to see "Le Cirque Bouglione" again. This is a bit of a family tradition for us (and many Parisians.) My boy and his cousins have enjoyed the annual "spectacle" for years when we visit in the winter. Bonne fin de weekend, V. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Jack, I almost mentioned that in my text. Our B'ham museum has the largest Wedgewood Collection in the world and that was the first thing I said as we walked up!
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
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Great to see "Le Cirque Bouglione" again. This is a bit of a family tradition for us (and many Parisians.) My boy and his cousins have enjoyed the annual "spectacle" for years when we visit in the winter. Bonne fin de weekend, V. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
How spectacular, V! The sign is beautiful, too.
Un bâtiment extraordinaire... Un très bel hommage grâce à vos belles photos.
Gros bisous
The deco all around is incredible!
This is new to me. I love learning about new places . Thanks!
What a beautiful place, love how it was decorated.
Love the rouge with the white and it does look a bit like a fancy decorated cake! Great snap!
some day
:-)
Love the light and shadows of the first photo... I have only seen this from the outside but would like to see the interior.
This reminds me of Wedgwood. Remarkable!
Jack, I almost mentioned that in my text. Our B'ham museum has the largest Wedgewood Collection in the world and that was the first thing I said as we walked up!
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