The World's Oldest Circus Building Is Being Renovated: It Will Regain Its Former Glory
The world's oldest indoor circus is set to reclaim its historical grandeur. The Cirque d’Hiver is soon to undergo a major renovation project. According to the Independent, the French government has rolled up its sleeves for this building, constructed back in 1852.
The world's oldest circus building is undergoing renovation.
According to The Independent, the world's oldest indoor circus, Cirque d'Hiver, is set to undergo a major renovation project to restore its historical grandeur. This historic building, which the government is rolling up its sleeves to renovate, was inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1852.
The interior walls of the historic building's performance area, adorned with 20 large murals depicting historical scenes, will be restored. It is known that these paintings have been concealed since the 1950s. The murals are reported to illustrate daring equestrian stunts and acrobatics featured in traditional performances. It is also noted that most of the paintings have survived intact to this day.
Architect Stéphane Millet, who is overseeing the project, told The Times, 'We removed the panels last week to check whether the paintings were still there. There's a bit of water damage, but they're salvageable, which is a huge relief.'
Chairs, carpets, wall paintings... Every detail of the building is set for a makeover.
Constructed in a manner akin to a circus tent, the stone exterior underwent a renovation about 20 years ago. The interior of the historic venue is slated for refurbishment in the coming years, with the aim of minimizing downtime between shows. The focus will primarily be on the interior decoration of the historic building.
Fabrice Bing, the production manager of Cirque d'Hiver, shared the following sentiments with The Independent: 'We are all enamored with this place and take great pleasure in working here and being employed at Cirque d'Hiver. Working at Cirque d'Hiver is, in a way, working for history.
Restoring the lost beauty of the decor is a source of immense pride for us. We work for the future while respecting the past. We are passionately committed to our heritage.'
It is known that the Cirque d'Hiver building is one of the leading institutions in circus history. The first flying trapeze show was performed here in 1859 by Jules Léotard. The project is expected to cost several million euros. However, the completion date remains uncertain.
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