Amusement parks

Le Bournat

Le Bournat is a reconstruction of a Périgord village from the early 20th century, in Le Bugue, in the Dordogne. Created in 1992 on the initiative of the industrialist Paul-Jean Souriau, this theme park brings a Périgord village of around…

Micropolis – la cité des insectes

A park entirely dedicated to the world of insects. Micropolis, la cité des insectes, is located in Saint-Léons, on the Lévézou plateau, in the Aveyron. It was inspired by the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre, who was born in the village, and…

Terra Botanica

Europe’s first theme park dedicated to the plant world, according to its managers. Opened in 2010 north of Angers, on the site of the former Angers-Avrillé airfield, Terra Botanica belongs to the Maine-et-Loire departmental council. It showcases Anjou’s expertise in…

Futuroscope

European park of the moving image and immersive technologies. Opened in 1987 in the communes of Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Marigny, some ten kilometres north of Poitiers, Futuroscope is a leisure park focused on technology, science and innovation. In the 1990s, it…

Disneyland Paris

Two theme parks, hotels and Disney Village, Europe’s leading tourist destination. Opened in 1992 in the communes of Chessy and Coupvray, in Seine-et-Marne, 32 km east of Paris, Disneyland Paris brings together Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt…

Parc Astérix

A theme park based on the world of Asterix, with rides and shows. Opened in 1989 in Plailly, in the Oise, about thirty kilometres from Paris, Parc Astérix is inspired by the comic books of Uderzo and Goscinny. It is…

Bagatelle

Family park with rides and shows. Opened in 1955 on the Opal Coast, between Berck and Le Touquet, Bagatelle is the oldest amusement park in France still in operation. It has around thirty attractions. The park was founded by the…

Nigloland

A family park with more than 40 rides and shows, Nigloland is located in Dolancourt, in the Aube. Founded by two brothers and former fairground operators, Patrice and Philippe Gélis, it opened in 1987. Its name comes from its mascot,…

Parc du Petit Prince

Family park inspired by the work of Saint-Exupéry, with aerial attractions. Opened on 1 July 2014 in Ungersheim, in the Haut-Rhin department, it covers 24 hectares and presents itself as the world’s first aerial park. It replaced the Bioscope, which…

Walibi Rhône-Alpes

Theme park with thrill rides and water play areas in summer. Located in Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, in the Isère department, it opened in 1979 as Avenir Land before becoming Walibi Rhône-Alpes in 1989. The operating park covers 33 hectares. A…

Vulcania

A European park devoted to volcanism, Vulcania offers immersive experiences about the Earth and volcanoes. It lies at the heart of the Chaîne des Puys, about fifteen kilometres from Clermont-Ferrand. Opened in 2002, the park was designed by the Austrian…

Puy du Fou

Day trip or 2-3 day stay, packages with accommodation available ◆ 1 free place for every 20 paying guests ◆ Free accommodation for the driver on stay packages Nestled in the heart of the Vendée bocage, Puy du Fou brings…