Near Oberkampf is the Cirque d'Hiver (literally translated as “Winter Circus”), a circus venue established in 1852 that is full of history. Having undergone eight months of repair in 2007 the white relief on the yellow and red wall is now even more distinct and beautiful than before.

http://www.cirquedhiver.com/bouglione.html

Cirque d'hiver (Winter Circus)
110 rue Amelot 75011
Area: République, Oberkampf
Tel : 01 53 43 40 00
Metro : Fille du Calvaire line 8
Oberkampf line 9,5
République line 5,8,9,11
Web www.cirquedhiver.com