France Miniature, Miniature park in Élancourt, France.
France Miniature is a park in Élancourt containing 117 French monuments built at a 1:30 scale and arranged across 5 hectares of landscaped grounds with rolling terrain. The replicas display well-known structures from throughout the country with careful attention to detail.
The park opened in 1991 and became Europe's largest miniature park at its launch. It was designed to honor French architectural heritage through carefully crafted reproductions of important structures.
The site features miniature replicas of buildings from every region of France, showcasing castles, religious structures, harbors, and traditional villages in one place. Visitors gain a sense of the country's architectural diversity without traveling.
The park has on-site restaurants, free parking, and offers free admission for children under four years old. Wear comfortable shoes since the terrain with its hills encourages walking around to explore the grounds.
The site features more than 20 interactive stations including an archaeological dig and cave exploration that let visitors actively participate. These experiences transform the visit from observation into hands-on engagement.
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