Top 7 Best Theme Parks in France

What are the 7 best theme parks in France?

1. Dysneyland

At the top of our list is the famous Disneyland theme park, located in Paris at Marne-la-Vallée in Seine-et-Marne. We owe it a lot, as it's thanks to it that one of the best sagas of all time was born: "Pirates of the Caribbean". From 1992, the attraction offered visitors to immerse themselves in a world of pirates and buccaneers, and a few years later, it gave the idea for the films to their directors. Discover in this park the universe of different Disney films, restaurants, shops, parades...A magical setting that will enchant your little ones, and make you fall back into the arms of childhood for a few hours.

Sleeping Beauty Castle, Aladdin's Enchanted Passage, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril...There's something for all ages and tastes...

2. Vulcania

Head to Auvergne this time for the best volcano-themed amusement and entertainment park. A fun world of scientific adventures awaits you. Have you never wondered about these huge mountains dripping with lava, whose hot crater offers spectacular life? Vulcania park invites you to learn more about discovering volcanoes on earth, and safely! With family or friends, the attractions are fun and varied. The different challenges will call upon your critical thinking and ingenuity to discover the secrets of volcanism, the solar system, and natural phenomena. Improvise as geologists and volcanologists!

Just 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, go wild on the "Premier Envol" and "Le Réveil des Géants d'Auvergne" attractions; spend time in the 415 m² giant screen room, which will allow you to live a unique immersive experience; participate in activities with scientists and let your child become a young explorer by exploring games dedicated to the youngest; and enjoy various shows!

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3. Parc Astérix

Who has never been passionate about the adventures of the famous Gaul and his magic potion? Located 50 kilometers from Paris, Parc Astérix offers around fifty attractions and shows in several different universes, each retracing the adventures of the beloved comic book character. Dive into the heart of the Roman Empire, to the depths of Ancient Greece, into the pyramids of Egypt, live adventures with the daring Vikings, travel through Gaul and through Time and Festival Toutatis.

Many attractions will amuse the little ones. They will be enthusiastic about exploring the three hotels: la Cité Suspendue, Les Quais de Lutèce, Les Trois Hiboux...All these places and attractions so faithful to the universe of the brave little hero.

4. Puy du Fou

Are you looking for thrills? Experience a journey through time in a magical place that will take you through different civilizations. Each animation you do and each show you have the chance to attend is a story inspired by History and the legends that accompany it. Every year, it welcomes thousands of visitors, friends, families, history buffs and stuntmen who come to enjoy this richness...Its favorite attraction? Everyone will agree to tell you the Cinéscénie. A huge fresco on a stage of more than 23 hectares that, among other things, tells the story from the Middle Ages in 476 until the early 1950s, shortly after World War II.

In 2019, it was voted best theme park in the world by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, and in 2020, it was voted "Best French attraction site" at the Remarkable Venue Awards. Every year, it welcomes thousands of visitors, friends, families, history buffs, stuntmen...A family park, it is perfectly adapted to toddlers, with animals and activities designed for their young age.

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5. Parc du Petit Prince

Just 20 minutes drive from the city of Mulhouse, Parc du Petit Prince, based on the well-known book by Saint-Exupéry, is a gentle park that will please families and especially children. Discover 24 hectares of nature for a total of 34 attractions and activities. A green setting, with animals everywhere, this enchanted place immerses itself in and conveys well all the magical and fantastic side of the novel that inspired it. Take a ride in the 4D cinema, do some jumping in the indoor trampoline park, you'll feel like you're at the same height as the tethered balloon whose flights easily reach 150 meters high.

What made Saint-Exupéry's novel strong is undoubtedly its great imagination, but also the presence of animals. Because, as we all know, for a tale or story to be successful with little ones, you have to include the presence of animals, children love animals! Throughout your visit to the park, they will be happy to discover the story of foxes, carrier pigeons, and sheep. Unique encounters and unlimited adventures on the program!

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6. La Mer de sable

It takes about an hour from Paris to reach La Mer de Sable, in the Ermenoville forest. A true playground, it offers several universes to explore: starting with the conquest of the West in the Vallée des Mississi'ptits (nice wordplay); crossing the Colorado canyon; and that of New Mexico. It's also an excellent place for horse riding fans and those fascinated by the history of indigenous peoples on American soil: shows featuring Native Americans on their mounts are given each week, with special effects and stunts enhanced by some acrobatic pirouettes that professional stuntmen have the secret to.

Overcome your vertigo by crossing the suspension bridge between the trees, take a little ride aboard the Silver Mountain and its 15-meter drop, your child will also be delighted to have their first pony ride in cowboy mode...future adventurers in prospect!

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7. Cité de l'espace

Certainly, we love terrestrial and maritime adventures, but why not venture even further in our exploration? After all, man is an eternal explorer? Set off to conquer the planets at Cité de l'espace. It's in Toulouse that the space adventure awaits you, put on your astronaut suit and board a full-size rocket to Mercury, become a space traveler in simulators that will make you live unforgettable moments. For those who appreciate astronomy and aeronautics, you'll have your head in the clouds...And in the stars!

Interactive exhibitions, projections, full-size models...Cité de l'Espace fascinates its visitors every year and is one of the pride of Toulouse residents. We recommend trying all the attractions and taking a look at all the exhibitions present on the site, when night falls finish your exploration with a film projected at the IMAX cinema...On a giant screen whose height easily reaches 6 floors of a building. To infinity and beyond!

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