250 years ago, modern circus was born. To pay tribute to Philip Astley, the inventor of modern circus, H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, President of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo Organising Committee, invited to the famous Fontvieille ring the best “Equestrian Pas de Deux” in the history of modern circus, featuring Jozsef Richter Junior and his young wife Merrylu. Whilst the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival wishes to highlight traditional circus, it is also a place for creation and innovation.