It is located at the eastern end of the Place d'Armes, in the historic central Ville Haute quarter of the city.

The design competition launched in 1902 was won in 1904 by Pierre and Paul Funck, a father and son team.

[3] The building hosted the Court of Justice of the European Coal and Steel Community, which was established in Luxembourg in 1952, until 1969.

[4] In 2006, comprehensive renovation and restoration work was carried out on the Cercle in order to transform it into a convention and exhibition centre.

The work was completed in April 2011 providing not only enhancements to the Grande Salle and the Foyer but also to the cellar, which can now house exhibitions, and the former loft, now the fifth floor, where four rooms form a new conference centre.