About the book: 2010 / The famous writer delivered this speech during a concert dedicated to the opening of the new circus in the city of Amiens. In it, he talks in detail about the technical features of the structure, its external and internal appearance, about those who designed and built it. The history of the previous wooden circus building is also briefly told. In addition, Jules Verne comments and disputes the negative rumors that have appeared in the city in connection with the construction of a new building.