At the Cirque d’Hiver or in the Bois de Boulogne, under a big tent or in a theater, these incredible acrobatic and aesthetic creations promise festive and warm moments.

“Gaïa”, at the Cirque Phénix

Under the huge marquee of the Cirque Phénix, a brilliant show led by twenty-two acrobats from different countries (France, Hungary, Japan, Ethiopia, Argentina…) and an orchestra of ten musicians. Like the daughters of the mother-goddess Gaia, the artists brilliantly compose moving paintings, full of prowess (antipodism), aesthetics (aerial hoop), sparkle (unicycle), humor and freshness (clowning to ski), presented by the inimitable Calixte de Nigremont. To see with the family.
Yes Until January 16. Every day (or almost) at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Marquee Phoenix Circus, place du Cardinal-Lavigerie, Paris 12^e, Phone. : 01 45 72 10 00. From 20 to 90 €.

“Crazy”, at the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione

In the luxurious red and gold cocoon of the Cirque d’Hiver, the seasonal show (revised since last year) concocted by the Bouglione brothers offers a succession of acrobatic acts punctuated by the jokes of the clown Totti. No more animals, except horses. On the program: hand to hand, Cyr wheel, hula hoop, aerial straps, Chinese shadows (poetic), juggling, duo skating (extraordinary), wheel of death… presented by Mr. Loyal, alias Michel Palmer. The flexibility, the balance, the address, the grace of the artists, coming from Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Ecuador… are highlighted by the orchestra, perched above the track. The magic operates, as always!
Yes Until March 6. Daily (or almost) at 10:45 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., and at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. Winter Circus Bouglione 110, rue Amelot, Paris 11^e, Phone. : 01 47 00 28 81. From 27 to 62 €.

“Les Folies Grüss”, in the Bois de Boulogne

On the track, there is Alexis (fourth generation of Circassians Grüss), Gipsy, his wife, Stephan and Firmin, two of their children (fifth generation), Svetlana, Firmin’s wife, grandsons and granddaughters (sixth generation)… That is to say eleven members of the Grüss family, all high-flying riders with their fantastic horses, but also acrobats, jugglers and musicians, arrive to join a singer and the orchestra. The show, which takes place according to the concept of “cabaret and snacks”, is renewed from year to year.
Yes Until March 6. Every day (or almost), at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Marquee, Bois de Boulogne, Carrefour des Cascades, Paris 16^e, Phone. : 01 45 01 71 26. From 20 to 75 €.

“Circus machine” by Venus from Quebec, at La Scala

Inventive acrobats in front of a scaffolding connected to a gantry; Ultra talented jack-of-all-trades at Korean board, where they multiply double somersaults, Cyr wheel, unicycle; talented mimes; priceless naked clowns behind their towel that they handle as they juggle … Coming from Quebec, these four circus artists and their multi-instrumentalist sidekick present a lively, modern show of a very high technical level and full of humor . Everything is carried out with a bang, and some scenes are memorable.
U Up to 1^uh January. From the game to the weak. at 7 p.m., Sat at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. La Scala, 13, boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris 10^e, Phone. : 01 40 03 44 30. From 16.20 to 50.20 €.

“The nomads are coming! », At the Romanès Tzigane Circus

People come to the Romanès circus as they go to old acquaintances, with the certainty of being well received. Alexander, at the head of the tribe of nomadic artists, plays the masters of ceremonies with relaxation and mischief, saddened by the prejudices vis-à-vis his family, the Gypsies. Under the small marquee, musicians and circus artists share the track. The numbers follow one another to the frantic rhythm of the music: trapeze, thread, juggling with hats and balloons, ballet of flaming strings… It’s a party, out of time.
T Until February 27. Every day (or almost) during the holidays, at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Circus Romanès tent, boulevard de l’Amiral-Bruix, Paris 16^e, Phone. : 01 40 09 24 20. From 11 to 21 €.