11th Arrondissement: Republique and Cirque D'Hiver

The 11th district is more alternative than much of Paris. This district is ethnically diverse and the population is young. This area is one of the most densely populated in Paris and is an area filled with business activity as well as trendy areas.

Cirque Napoleon was opened in 1852 by Napoleon III. In 1870, the name was changed to "Cirque D'Hiver", or Winter Circus. The building serves as a venue to host events such as traveling circuses concerts, fashion shows, and even Turkish wrestling events, among others. The building is built similarly to the roman colosseum, with an oval floor stage and a ring of seating increasing in elevation surrounding the stage. The exterior of the building is grand and elaborate!

The Wall Street Institute is a large franchise providing instruction of the English language for beginners to advanced adult students. The franchise was started in Italy in 1972 and now operates in 28 countries with 190,000 students.

This is the stage for festival soirs d'ete at Place de la Republique. Festival sours d'ete, or "summer nights," is a free festival that takes place each year in July at Place de Republique. This year the festival lasted from July 6 - 11.

Place de Republique came to be during Haussmann's elaborate renovation of Paris under the Second French Empire. The monument is a result of a competition in 1879 to design a monument for the square, won by the Morice brothers. Léopold Morice designed the bronze statue and his brother the carved base of the statue. Léopold Morice also designed a bronze statue for the Pont Alexandre bridge titled, "Girl with the Shell."

Hotel Printania looked very nice, but was more expensive than two star hotels in other areas. A double room here will cost you around 150 Euros per night. 

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_arrondissement_of_Paris

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirque_d'hiver

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_Institute

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_de_la_République

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Léopold_Morice