Our History
The Bouglione Family of France, is known for their illustrious circus legacy. In 1934, Anouchka Bouglione’s great-grandfather, Joseph Bouglione, along with his brothers Alexandre, Sampion, and Firmin – collectively known as the “Four Brothers Bouglione” – became the proud owners of the iconic Cirque D’Hiver in Paris.
The family’s fame skyrocketed when, in 1955, Hollywood chose their venue to film the classic movie “Trapeze” starring Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, and Burt Lancaster.
Anouchka Bouglione’s great-grandfather, Joseph Bouglione (left)
Three generations of Bouglione Family in 1900
Alexandre Bouglione
Anouchka’s father
Linda Bugler Bouglione
Anouchka’s Mother
Rosa & Joseph Bouglione
Anouchka’s father with his grandparents
Cirque Bouglione under the Eiffel Tower in 1948 and “Cirque De Paris” was born.
This is the only circus that build the tent at this place
The Movie “Trapeze” in 1954
Hollywood came to the Bouglione Cirque d’Hiver in Paris with the amazing cast of Burt Lancaster, Gina Lollobrigida and Tony Curtis
First Festival of Monte Carlo in 1974 under the Bouglione tent
Anouchka Bouglione’s Father, Alexandre Bouglione,
and his grandfather Joseph Bouglione at the
1st festival du cirque de Monte Carlo
Cirque Bouglione
from 1930 until 1970
Anouchka Bouglione’s First Poster for her show
