The Cirque du Soleil

District : Ile-de-France

Boulogne-Billancourt

From November 4 2011 to January 8 2012

Description :

For 27 years now, The Cirque du soleil has been putting on the most spectacular and poetic circus acts of the time. The prestigious decors, top artists and polished set design have made The Cirque du Soleil internationally influential. This new show, Corteo, lives up to its reputation.
The show begins in a fun-fair atmosphere, where a clown evokes the subject of his own funeral. And so begins an interior journey that unfolds before the eyes of spectators, and which addresses the many facets of the clown: ridicule, tragedy, perfection, imperfection, strength and fragility. Each of his moods is illustrated by a circus act performed by a top class artist.
Whilst two acrobatic dancers show the equilibrium and the strength of the clown, a trampoline act (on beds!) reveals the childish nature of the person. As for his former love life, it is illustrated by spectacular aerial acrobatics on lights hanging several metres high. Twenty circus acts continue to punctuate this great interior journey. Corteo is also a scenographic and decorative performance. Rotating areas, a steel cable-car, a maze and huge curtains make up the scene of the show. Created by Jean Rabasse, the decor plunges the spectator into a lyrical and dreamlike world.

Bangalore

Chickmagalur - 251 Kms. from Bangalore. A town resting in Baba Budan Mountains. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kemmanagundi, Sringeri are a few tourist places near Chickmagalur.

Bandipur travel into the forest, on well laid roads, to see elephants, barking deer, quail, wild dogs, sambar, hornbill, giant squirrels. Endless variety of flora and fauna flourish here, rosewood, teak, bamboo and sandal. Bandipur is a center for Project Tiger.

Hogenakal -About 140 Kms. from Bangalore via Dharmpuri. This is a picturesque picnic spot. At several places from varying heights the Cauvery river falls here. These are also known as "Smoking Rocks" because of the mist.

Karwar - 520 Kms. from Bangalore. Pristine white sands, palms lining the beaches. Karwar, a charming town, with glorious weather, has all the makings of a perfect holiday. There is a 300 years old Venkatarama Temple, the unique Octagonal Church… all sure to leave you with lingering memories.

Bhadra - 257 Kms. from Bangalore. Badhra Sanctuary is in Chickmaglur and Shimoga districts. The great Indian gaur, mongoose, barking deer, flying fox, elephant, panther, macaque, babbler, barbet, bluejay, kingfisher, robin and weaver bird can be seen here.

Kemmanagundi - 380 Kms. from Bangalore. Kemmanagundi, a hamlet, lies in the Tarikere taluk of Chickmaglur district. Situated on the Baba-Budan range at a height of 1434 meters, its quite and peaceful, amidst forests.

Murudeshwar - 16 Kms. from Bhatkal. This picturesque place has a gorgeous temple perched on a hillock by the shore. The temple which embodies a linga is believed to have erupted when Ravana flung the cloth covering the Atmalinga at Gokarna while lifting it. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, this place is a favourite tourist spot.

Malpe - 6 Kms. from Udupi. An ideal picnic spot with its virgin beach. The endless stretch of golden sand, graciously swaying palm trees, the clear blue sky, gurgle of the sea… all set the perfect mood for an unforgettable holiday.

Dharmastala - 349 Kms. from Bangalore via Hassan. 60 Kms. from Mangalore. Dharmastala is a remarkable example of communal harmony. The Manjunatha Temple attracts thousands of people all through the year. Every person who come here, irrespective of caste or creed is welcomed and given a free meal. During the Laksha Deepotsava, the temple is illuminated with one lakh lamps.

Shimoga - 273 Kms. South-West of Bangalore. This place was once the home of Keladi Nayakas. The fort, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Government Museum are worth seeing. Gajanur, Tyaverekoppa, Agumbe, Jog Falls are scenic spots around Shimoga, well worth a visit.

Coorg - Cradled in the seductive charms of the Western Ghats, Coorg is one of the loveliest districts of Karnataka. It is a thick wooded region (altitude 823 - 2700 meters) with coffee plantations, orange groves and smiling rice fields.

Madikeri - 252 Kms. from Bangalore is this hill station of Madikeri, which is 1525 Kms. above sea level. It is called the Scotland of India, for its breathtaking scenic beauty. The Fort, Om Kareshwara Temple, Raja's seat are a few spots in Madikeri that deserve a visit. The Abbey Falls, Bhagamandala and Talacauvery lie around Madikeri are worth visiting.