Cirque Amar: a 20th-century adventure

This talk will evoke a period when circuses attracted thousands of spectators to their shows and travelling zoos in every town. It was with a menagerie that the Amar brothers began their career before deciding, in 1924, to set up their own circus. Their establishments visited the major towns around the world. The Amar brothers ceased their activity in 1968, but the circus is still in operation.
The memory of the Cirque Amar has its place at the heart of a nostalgia teeming with the colourful scenes created by the most talented poster artists of the era.

As part of the biennial Cirque en fête.
Discover the Cent ans du Cirque Amar exhibition in the Salle François-Martin from 5 October to 13 October. Opening on Tuesday 8 October at 6pm.

Christian HAMEL
He is editor-in-chief of the magazine Le Cirque dans l'Univers, created in 1949. He is president of the Club du Cirque and the author of books on animals in the circus, as well as numerous articles on the circus in France and abroad.

Limited capacity, no booking possible.

Practical info: The town of Mâcon is offering optimal reception conditions to ensure everyone's health and safety. These conditions are subject to change depending on government instructions.