The Best Water Parks in France!

Here's our selection of the 10 best water parks in France!

1.Aquaboulevard – Paris

Let's start with this gigantic park located right in Paris! Indeed, you'll even have a view of the Eiffel Tower from the walkways! 4000 m² of fine sand have been laid out to make you forget you're in the middle of the French capital!

The park has beautiful outdoor as well as indoor spaces and a relaxation area. All in a magnificent setting, combining lush vegetation and modern architecture.

photo from Aquaboulevard Paris Facebook page

• Wake box: to learn wakeboarding without renting a boat!
• Wave pools
• Jacuzzis
• Geysers
• Slides
• Counter-current river

Address: 4-6 Rue Louis Armand, 75015 Paris – +33 (0)1.40.60.10.00

Access:

• By car: Paid Indigo parking open 24/7
• By Metro: M8 Balard stop / M12 Porte de Versailles or Corentin Celton stop
• By Bus: Bus 39 Louis Armand stop
• By Tram: T2 Suzanne Lenglen or Henri Farman stop / T3a Balard stop
• By RER: RER C Pont du Garigliano stop

Hours:

• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
• Public holidays: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
• During school holidays (Zone C): Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM and Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Ticket office closes every day at 9:00 PM.

Park access is allowed from 3 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Child rate is valid from 3 to 11 years old. From 12 years old, adult rate applies.

• Adult day ticket: €37
• Child day ticket: €20

2. Wave Island – Vaucluse

Come learn to surf and discover the world of water sports at Wave Island park in Monteux, 15 minutes from Avignon!

Relaxed Hawaiian atmosphere, captivating tropical river and play areas dedicated to under-5s, with children's island, Wave Island park offers you a 100% water sports space for young and old!

Photo from Wave Island Facebook page

• Mermaid Bay: swimming pool, climbing wall, slackline, giant trampolines, bubbling baths.
• Kids island: adapted space for the little ones for a fun water discovery in complete safety!
• Wave Bay: Wave pool activated every quarter hour.
• All kinds of slides: Including the "Giant", the highest free-fall water slide in Europe!! 33 meters high, it will make you reach a top speed of 80km/h!
• Da Wave: The world's highest artificial wave (in the Guinness Book please!). Experienced surfers, come test this perfect barrel that can reach up to 3.5m high!
• Surf Classes: MY SURF®CityWave is an indoor heated artificial wave to help you discover surfing or improve your skills. You can even take a surf class if you really want to progress!
• Virtual Reality Rafting: Well strapped to your floats and fully immersed in your virtual reality headset, come discover the thrills of rafting as if you were there!
• Sunset Island: Restaurant, bar and rooftop with entertainment and shows to end the day beautifully!

Address: 800 allée de Beaulieu – 84170 Monteux – in**@********nd.fr – +33 (0)4 88 84 72 17

Access:

• By Train: From Avignon stations (center and TGV), take the TER Avignon-Carpentras and get off at Monteux Station. From there, take line 5 to Lac de Monteux stop.
• By bus: From Avignon, line 5 (Avignon/Carpentras): Lac de Monteux stop (5min walk)
• By car: Exit 23 A7 Highway (Marseille/Lyon) or A9 (Spain) – Direction Carpentras (A7) or Avignon (A9) and take the WAVE ISLAND exit.
• Parking: Various paid municipal parking lots are located near the park
• In summer: For any ice cream or cocktail purchased (even non-alcoholic), parking is free! So remember to keep your receipt!

Hours:

• For the 2023 season: The park is open daily from June 17 to September 3, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• The park will also open its doors on the weekend of June 10 and 11.
• Surf classes will be offered on the Ascension weekend, from May 17 to 21.

• Full price: €31.90 (+1.20m) // €23 (-1.20m)
• Reduced price: €24 (+1.20m) // €12 (-1.20m) – Pregnant women, 65+ years etc. Check your eligibility on the site: www.waveisland.fr/preparer-sa-visite/tarifs-moyens-de-paiement
• Free: Children under 3 and wheelchair users
• 5-person pack: €149
• Many passes and packs exist, inquire!

3. Atlantic Park – Landes

In Landes, they know about water activities! So you can come with your eyes closed to discover the wonderful world of Atlantic Park, in Seignosse, by the ocean.

3000m² of pools heated to 27°C, 1400 meters of slides, numerous water activities, dizzying slides, fun facilities and green spaces or beach areas are at your disposal in the largest water park on the southern Aquitaine coast 5 minutes from the beach!

Photo from Atlantic Park Facebook page

• Slides galore, with free fall, double looping, speed or on inflatable boats
• Toddler zone, for the little ones
• Aquapiste Kid, to prepare for thrills with intermediate mini slides
• Counter-current river with waterfalls
• Heated pools
• Relaxation zone (because it's vacation after all!)
• Picnic area
• Deck chair rental

Address: 2, ave de la grande plage, 40510 Seignosse – +33 (0)7.68.01.29.85

Access:

• From Bordeaux: Soustons exit – Direction Seignosse le Penon
• From Bayonne: On D810 – Direction Labenne then Capebreton – Soorts Hossegor and Seignosse le Penon
• From Dax: On D824, direction Bayonne – Exit bénesse-Maremne then Saint-Vincent de Tyrosse direction Seignosse Le Penon.

Hours:

• Low season: from July 1 to July 7, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• High season: from July 8 to August 27, from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Children under 90cm: Free
• "Novice" entry from 90cm to 1.19m: €16
• "Experienced" entry from 1.20m to 1.39m: €19
• "Expert" entry from 1.40m to 59 years: €23
• "Big Kid" entry for over 60s: €19
• End of day, after 4:00 PM: €16

4. Aqualand – Fréjus

On vacation on the Côte d'Azur? Why not take the opportunity to add some spice to your beach tanning? Aqualand Fréjus is one of the largest water parks on the Côte d'Azur!

Spread over 7 hectares, the park offers you 19 attractions divided into 3 levels (Blue, Red and Black). You'll find pools, slides, tubes and other activities as well as relaxation, VIP or catering areas.

Aqualand combines adrenaline, relaxation and laughter to please the whole family!

Photo from Aqualand Fréjus Facebook page

• Vertigo: Unique in Europe! Board with four people for a dizzying descent that will make you lose your bearings!
• Free Fall: Impressive free-fall slide
• Rapid Rafting: Slide descent in a water river
• Black Hole: Descent in total darkness!
• King Cobra: The largest slide in Europe!
• Wave pool
• Bubbling baths

Address: 462, route départementale 559, camp de l'Abbé, 83600 Fréjus – +33 (0)4.94.51.82.51

Access:

• By bus: Line 9 – Amusement Park exit stop
• By car: A8 highway, exit 37 then direction Saint Aygulf

2023 Hours:

• Low season: from June 14 to July 14 and from August 28 to September 3, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• High season: from July 15 to August 27, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Prices: prices not communicated for the 2023 season

5. O'Gliss Park – Vendée

A true oasis in the middle of the Vendée plains, O'Gliss park offers you an immersive experience in the largest water park in the region!

Various worlds are offered, taking you from relaxation on a tropical island to beach party through thrills with its large water facilities!

Perfect for spending a refreshing day and having a good time with family or friends!

Photo from O'gliss Park Facebook page

O'Cayo Island:

• Heated Caribbean lagoon close to restaurant huts
• Climbing rock to climb everywhere and go under the waterfall
• Zen space with deck chairs and umbrellas

Délir'Space:

• Various slides classified green, blue or red
• 3 extreme slides classified black for free-fall and high-speed descents
• Virtual Rafting: Equipped with a virtual reality headset and comfortably seated on an inflatable raft, you'll experience all the sensations of this whitewater sport without moving!

Exploral'O

• Several wild rivers to swim against or float with, multiple levels

Ludo'Park

• Play area for children
• Slides adapted for the little ones
• Safe play area in a supervised wading pool

Sunset Playa

• Wave pool
• Private beach
• Cocktail bar, with DJ and foam sessions every afternoon
• Grill restaurant

Address: route de la Tranche sur Mer, 85560 Le Bernard – +33(0)2.51.48.12.12

Access:

• GPS coordinates of the park: LAT. 46.455477 – LON. -1.417809
• 20min from Les Sables-d'Olonnes, 1h from Nantes and La Rochelle, 1h15 from Angers, 1h30 from Poitiers, la Baule or Saint-Nazaire, 2h15 from Rennes

2023 Hours:

• Low season: from June 24 to July 7 and the first weekend of September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
• High season: from July 8 to August 31: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

• Adults (11 years and +): €31.90
• Children (5 to 10 years): €24
• Seniors: (65 years and +): €24
• Little Ones (3-4 years): €16
• Free for under 3s
• The Before 10! : Exceptional rate of €10 valid from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM only! Enjoy the park before the crowds arrive! Limited places.
• Online booking recommended oglisspark.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil

6. Western Splash – Corsica

It's under the Corsican sun that France's latest water park has grown! Opened in 2017 near Bastia, Western Splash offers you a 600 m² wave pool, deck chairs and umbrellas to relax by the pools while the bravest rush to the slides!

Entertainment is also on the program to end the day beautifully!

Photo from Western Splash Bastia Facebook page

• Thrilling slides
• Various tubes and slides
• Wave pool
• Children's wading pool
• VIP box with private jacuzzi
• Play area
• Sweet / savory snacks

Address: Chemin de Zucculana, +33(0)6 11 80 23 16, we*********@****ge.fr

Access: Biguglia Valley, 20 min south of Bastia via T11

Hours:

• Daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

• Under 10 years: €15
• 10 to 60 years: €20
• 60 years and over: €15

7. Aquasplash – Alpes Maritime

If you're looking for thrills during your seaside vacation, then don't hesitate to visit Aquasplash in Antibes!

A relaxed atmosphere, numerous activities, restaurants, shops, etc. are waiting for you to make your visit perfect!

Photo from Aquasplash Antibes Facebook page

• Pirate Island: Space dedicated to budding pirates with palm trees, treasure chest, sharks, corsairs, slides and various games!
• Kid's Pool: Pool with small slides to prepare before joining the big league!
• Lazy River: Water course to do on floats for children
• The Lagoon: Pool area, waterfalls and relaxation
• Spaceboat: Let yourself be sucked in, comfortably seated on your float, by a giant siphon!
• Dragereo: The triple slide to go down head first
• And many other ultra fun facilities

Address: 306 Av. Mozart, 06600 Antibes

Access:

• By Car: A8 highway direction Nice, Antibes exit (n°44) / direction Cannes, Villeneuve-Loubet exit (n°47) then follow Marineland signs.
• Paid Aquasplash parking lots all around the site
• By Bus: "Biot SNCF Station" stop. From Cannes, line 23. From Antibes, line 10, from Nice or Cannes, line 200.
• By Train: Biot Station is located 200 meters from Aquasplash and serves the cities of Grasse, Cannes and Vintimille.
• By Bike: If you want to avoid traffic jams and paid parking, why not come by bike! The park is easily accessible from the waterfront thanks to the Cycle Route, greenways and various bike paths at your disposal.

8. Aquaparc Isis – Jura

Your vacation in Franche-Comté is already synonymous with freshness and running water thanks to the many lakes, rivers and waterfalls that run through the region.

It's therefore quite naturally that our Franche-Comté friends also have a renowned water park!

Come spend a moment of intense entertainment at Aquaparc Isis on the outskirts of Dôle!

• A large slide 7 meters high and 66 meters long
• A pentagliss 12 meters long
• Bubbling baths
• Olympic pool
• Counter-current river
• Wading pool
• Children's play area
• Mini Golf
• Restaurant area
• Landscaped green areas

Address: Allée des Prés Buffard, 39100 Dole, +33(0)3 84 69 01 69

Access: Free Aquapark Isis parking lot

Hours:

• Low season: open from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekends
• High season (July-August): open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM

• Under 7 years: Free
• Child (up to 16 years): €5
• Adult (from 17 years): €9
• Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children): €16

9. Cobac Parc / Aqua Fun Park – Ile et Vilaine

If you're spending your vacation in Brittany instead, and find the ocean too cold, don't panic, you can alternate your beach days and discoveries of beautiful Breton cities with water activities for the whole family!

Cobac park and its Aqua Fun Park welcomes you between Rennes and Saint-Malo for an original outing full of thrills!

Attraction-wise, there's something for everyone! A "Corsaire" zone on land and an "Aqua-fun" zone on sea!

• The wave, a half-circle accessible with floats to feel like you're in a half-pipe!
• All kinds of slides
• Aquakid park for those under 1.20m
• Flying chairs
• A suspended trail in nets
• A play area, carousel and swings

Practical Information

Address: D75 Saint-Malo/Rennes axis, 35720 Lanhélin – +33(0)2.99.73.80.16

Access:

• By car: 30 minutes from Rennes or Dinan and 20 min from Saint-Malo
• Free Parking

2023 Hours:

• Opening June 3, 2023 for the water park section
• Opening April 9 for the Cobac park section

• Cobac only ticket: Adult €17.50, Child and Senior €14
• Cobac + Aqua'Fun Park ticket: Adult €23.50, Child and Senior: €20
• Cobac and Aqua'Fun Park season pass: Adult €62, Child and Senior €47

10. Espace Grand Bleu – Hérault

In the heart of the Pine Forest, in the playground plain of La Grande Motte, lies the Espace Grand Bleu.

This indoor water complex is surrounded by beautiful bay windows illuminating the pools with natural light.

Outside, a 3-hectare park offers you green lawns and play areas for children.

Indoor

• 5 pools
• 1 bubbling bath
• 3 slides

Outdoor

• 3 slides
• 1 wave pool
• 1 bubbling bath
• 1 play area
• The Marco Polo boat

Address: 195 Rue Saint Louis 34280 La Grande Motte +33(0)4.67.56.28.23

Access:

• By bus: Line 4 Grand Bleu stop

Info and prices: www.paysdelor.fr