Amusement parks in France

Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallée is the largest theme park resort in Europe with two theme parks, hotels, and entertainment facilities. Opened in 1992, the resort covers 2,200 hectares (5,440 acres) and receives approximately 15 million visitors annually. Disneyland Park features five themed lands with classic attractions including the castle and rides. Walt Disney Studios Park presents film and television production with roller coasters and shows. The property includes Disney Village with restaurants and shops, plus seven hotels offering 5,800 rooms. The resort is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Paris with direct rail connections.

Parc Astérix features 42 attractions spread across 35 hectares. This theme park draws its inspiration from the adventures of Asterix and Obelix as well as from French history. Visitors can experience roller coasters, water rides and shows designed for families with children. The park is divided into themed areas representing Gaul, ancient Rome, Egypt and other historical periods depicted in the comic series.

Nigloland spans 40 hectares in the Aube department and offers more than 40 attractions for visitors of all ages. The amusement park includes several roller coasters, featuring both wooden and steel constructions, water rides with rapids and drops, and traditional carousels. The park's themed areas combine modern thrill rides with classic amusements, creating a family-oriented destination in the Champagne region.

Walibi Sud-Ouest is an amusement park located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The park spans 30 hectares and features 25 attractions designed for visitors of all ages. Main attractions include four roller coasters with varying intensity levels and several water rides that provide refreshment during warmer months. The facility combines family-oriented rides for younger children with high-thrill attractions for those seeking more intense experiences.

Dennlys Parc spreads across 7 hectares and features 35 attractions for visitors of all ages. The park in Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise combines rides for children with options for adults. The facility includes roller coasters, carousels, and themed areas. Families will find several restaurants and picnic zones throughout the grounds. The park organizes seasonal events and shows during the summer months.

Parc du Petit Prince was designed around the famous novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and spans 24 hectares in Alsace. The park features 34 attractions, including two hot air balloons that offer visitors panoramic flights over the region. The facility presents themed areas focusing on aviation and the history of flight, with interactive exhibits and educational presentations. Families will find rides, play areas, and animal encounters suitable for different age groups.

Le Pal stretches across 50 hectares in the Allier department, combining an amusement park with a zoological garden. The park features 30 rides catering to various age groups, including roller coasters, water attractions, and family rides. The zoo houses approximately 700 animals representing 130 species, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and primates. The grounds include themed areas representing different continents, along with shows featuring birds of prey and sea lions. Visitors can alternate between rides and animal enclosures while walking through gardens and pathways.

Walygator Parc is located in the Grand Est region and spans 60 hectares. The park features 40 attractions for different age groups, including several roller coasters such as Monster, a suspended coaster, and Anaconda, a looping coaster. Water attractions include rapids rides and boat journeys. Families will find numerous carousels, interactive play areas, and themed zones. The park organizes shows and events throughout the season. Dining facilities and shops complement the offerings for visitors.

Vulcania is a scientific theme park in Auvergne dedicated to volcanoes and geology. The facility offers interactive exhibitions about volcanic activity, earthquakes and the formation of the Earth. Visitors can learn about geological phenomena through multimedia presentations, simulators and scientific experiments. The park is located near the extinct volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.

Papea Parc spans 15 hectares near Le Mans and offers 35 attractions for visitors of all ages. The park includes several roller coasters, water-based rides and a petting zoo with animals. The facility combines mechanical rides with interactive areas designed specifically for families with children.

Mer de Sable is a desert themed amusement park set among the sand dunes of Ermenonville forest. The park offers gold panning activities, western shows and various family attractions. Visitors can explore themed areas including the Wild West and Sahara Desert while enjoying the natural woodland setting that surrounds the park.

Parc Saint-Paul spans 27 hectares and offers 40 attractions designed for families and visitors of all ages. The park includes traditional carousels, a wooden roller coaster, and a dedicated water play area. Located in the Hauts-de-France region, this park combines classic rides with contemporary attractions. The facility caters primarily to families with children and features multiple themed zones throughout the grounds.

Futuroscope is a theme park near Poitiers that focuses on multimedia, cinematography and audiovisual techniques. The park features 25 simulators, several 3D cinemas and numerous virtual reality experiences. The attractions are housed in modern buildings with geometric shapes that reflect the futuristic orientation of the park. The offerings include scientific and technological exhibitions as well as entertainment shows for visitors of all ages.

The Jardin d'Acclimatation is located in the Bois de Boulogne and offers 44 rides suitable for different age groups. This park includes a farm where children can interact with animals, multiple playgrounds and landscaped garden areas. The facility spans 18 hectares, combining entertainment attractions with green spaces. Visitors will find carousels, roller coasters and water rides alongside dining facilities.

Puy du Fou is a historical theme park in Vendée that specializes in live history performances. This park spans 500 hectares and features large-scale shows with 2500 actors, 80 horsemen and 60 stunt performers. The performances cover different historical periods, from Roman times to World War II. Visitors experience gladiator battles, medieval tournaments, Viking invasions and other theatrical productions. The park does not feature traditional rides and focuses exclusively on historical reenactments and shows.

OK Corral is a Western-themed amusement park in Provence that covers 15 hectares. The park features 27 rides suited to different age groups, including roller coasters, family attractions and children's rides. Daily Western shows present stunts and performances throughout the season. The grounds include several restaurants and a water park for the warm summer months. OK Corral targets families and is located approximately 30 kilometers east of Marseille.

Bagatelle Theme Park is located in Rang-du-Fliers in the Hauts-de-France region and features 35 rides suitable for different age groups. The park includes a water park with slides and pools, daily sea lion shows, and several restaurants. The facility spreads across wooded grounds and combines family attractions with recreational areas.

Parc Ange Michel spans 12 hectares and offers 40 attractions designed for families with children. The park includes multiple water slides, traditional carousels and a swimming pool. The facility caters to visitors of all ages and combines classic rides with water play areas.

The City of Science and Industry is a science museum located in Parc de la Villette. The museum houses a planetarium, the Argonaute submarine, several experimental laboratories and interactive exhibitions covering technology, mathematics and physics. The facility caters to visitors of all ages and offers hands-on activities to explore scientific concepts.

France Miniature is a theme park in Elancourt displaying 117 scaled replicas of French monuments at 1:30 ratio. The reproductions are spread across 5 hectares and include structures such as the Eiffel Tower, Versailles Palace and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The park offers a walking tour of France's architectural landmarks arranged on grounds shaped to follow the country's geographical outline.

Chateau des Enigmes is a 15th century castle in Pons that has been converted into a theme park. The estate features puzzle trails throughout the historic building and its grounds, with 25 stations offering logic games and skill challenges. Visitors navigate through the medieval architecture while solving riddles and completing activities designed for families with children. The castle setting provides a historical backdrop for the interactive games.

Didiland spans 7 hectares in Alsace and offers 35 attractions designed for families with children. The park includes roller coasters, carousels, water slides, and themed rides. The facilities primarily cater to younger visitors and families, with attractions such as the log flume, Ferris wheel, and various mechanical rides. Didiland provides picnic areas, food services, and parking facilities for guests.

Parc Spirou opened in 2018 in Monteux and showcases characters from Dupuis publishing house. The park spans 4.5 hectares and offers 22 attractions for visitors of all ages. Rides and shows are based on well-known comics including the Smurfs, Lucky Luke and Marsupilami. Families will find roller coasters, carousels and interactive zones that reflect the spirit of Belgian comic tradition.