If you are a fan of amusement parks and looking for a special experience for the whole family, Asterix Park is perfect for you!
A little about Parc Astérix
Asterix Park is only about an hour's drive from the center of Paris and offers you a family experience suitable for all ages. The park is inspired by the popular French comics - Asterix and Obelix and allows a taste of life in the picturesque Gallic village that holds out against the Roman occupation.
The park is suitable for the whole family! Of the 42 attractions in the park, you can find roller coasters and horror rooms, but also facilities and carousels suitable for small children and toddlers.
You can meet there the favorite characters from the comics and maybe you can help Asterix and Obelix fight the Romans!
Background Story
"Asterix" is a French comic book series created in the middle of the last century. Since then, it has been translated into many languages including Hebrew and is still very popular today. The comic is based on a historical story to which mythology and fantasy are added along with a lot of humor. The story takes place in a small Gallic village that holds up as an enclave against the brutal Roman occupation. The village endures thanks to its two heroes - Asterix (the small, brave and wise) and Obelix (the strong and somewhat childish giant) who go on adventures together in order to protect the village from the Romans. The secret of their success lies in a miracle potion that grants superhuman powers, which the wise sorcerer of the village concocts.
In the park you can dive into the story of the two and wander through the village alleys, the Roman army camps, events from the mythological stories and from the journeys of Asterix and Obelix!
ways of getting there
Asterix Park is located about 35 kilometers north of Paris. With the car, the trip will take about half an hour and you won't pay on toll roads.
Another option is a ride on the park's unique shuttle that departs from "Charles de Gaulle" airport every half hour and operates throughout the park's operating hours. For those who want to save on travel expenses, you can find a shared car through the BlaBlaCar app or buses from flexibus and transdev shuttle that arrive in the area.
What should you do before coming?
You can purchase the entrance tickets today HERE
After you have bought tickets, you can upgrade your visit using the new system called FILOTOMATIX!
The system offers diverse and innovative routes such as standing in virtual queues (who said you'll be on your feet all day?), a system that will notify you when your turn has arrived and even tickets without a queue at all!
Restaurants
You can order lunch today! There are several restaurants scattered throughout the park and you can already choose (on the park website) what you want to eat, where and when.
Recommended facilities
Which facilities should not be missed? Get to know some of the facilities
The lightning bolts of Zeus
This crazy roller coaster will take you to Olympus! At a breathtaking speed of 84 km/h you will reach the eye level of angry Zeus. The train reaches a height of 30 meters and is made entirely of wood. The train is suitable for those who are over 1.3 meters tall.
Goudurix train - GOUDURIX
This roller coaster is suitable for the bravest families. At the beginning of the Viking neighborhood you will start climbing and if you manage to keep your eyes open you will be able to see the view of the entire park. The uniqueness of the train is the amount of loops it does - you will be upside down 7 times! The train is suitable for those whose height exceeds 1.4 meters.
Pegasus Express
This train is suitable for the whole family, with no height limit. She will take you on a journey through the mythological stories in the Greek cities to the dangerous temple of the goddess "Medusa". With the faintest sign of danger, the train will go backwards!
This train is the only one of its kind in all of Europe.
Julius Caesar's spies
Your mission in this facility is to steal the recipe for the magic potion right from under the nose of Panoramax - the wizard of the village! In a relaxed ride around the park you will follow the old wizard and enjoy an experience that is suitable for the whole family (the facility is adapted to a height of over 90 cm).
the storm
Here you will climb aboard a ship rocking over turbulent waters (the facility is over a real lake). Will you be able to withstand the fluctuations?
special experiences
the horror buffet ((Fear on the Park)
Ready for a meal from nightmares?
You are invited to join us for an entire meal in the style of the Westerners, with dishes that will give you chills!
Menu:
hot dogs "witch finger"
Ribs with devil sauce
Witch eyes panna cotta
Chocolate cake with maggots and more...
As part of the park's experience, you can also enjoy a break from the facilities in one-of-a-kind shows. There will be several shows a day at predetermined times. In honor of special events such as national holidays (Halloween, Christmas, etc.) there may be unique concept shows.
Hotels
Inside the park are three beautiful hotels, each designed with a slightly different concept. The charming wooden cabins will give you the feeling that you are in the middle of the story and you are also tenants in the village of "Hamored".
The Hanging City Hotel (La Cite Suspendue): Lost in the heart of an ancient forest, passers-by discovered the entrance to a forgotten city, remnants of an ancient civilization... the hanging city! The Celts built the city above ground to respect the flora and fauna of the area.
The rooms in the hotel are all built of wood and designed especially for families with separate spaces for children.
For orders click HERE
Hotel Les Quais de Lutèce: The town of Lutèce sat along the banks of the Seine and was bustling with commercial and cultural life. It is said that after dark, people would start pouring onto the platforms and the sound of laughter and the clinking of cups would be heard echoing from one bank to the other.
The hotel sits on two banks of a river and has spacious and well-designed rooms as well as a bar and restaurant with an inn atmosphere. In 2020, it was chosen by its visitors as the best concept hotel in the world.
For orders click HERE
The Three Owls Hotel (Hôtel Des Trois Hiboux): A long time ago, three druid messenger owls roamed the forest listening to the stories told by the wind and the creatures of the forest. Returning after dark, the trio gathered at the royal tree that still stands in front of the hotel to tell the tales of the forest to the druid elders.
The hotel is located in the heart of a forest and includes a unique breakfast that includes a visit from characters from the story.
For orders click HERE
FAQ
Instead, there are a large number of buffets that sell soft drinks, light and business meals
Not all facilities are suitable for all ages both in terms of safety guidelines and interest. Small children will connect less, but more teenagers.
The big drawback is that the signage is all in French so those who don't speak the language may encounter a few problems but there are many representatives and people so you can ask and get along.
In conclusion: those who do not speak French will find it difficult to find their way around
It is important to use the app to know the duration of the queues, although it is only in French
More challenging and fun facilities, much, much less queues than Disneyland. Much less commercialized. Feels more local. Less technological than Eurodisney.
Arriving from Paris: we ordered an Uber for 56 euros to quickly get to the park (40 minutes), it is also possible by bus and metro but it takes about an hour and a half or more.
Regarding the arrival from Paris without a car. The recommendation is to use apps for the cheapest and fastest transportation or a train from Gare du Nord to Charles de Gaulle Airport. and from there a bus
The Asterix series of comics and movies - the story of the park and its interior are excellent
Activity time:
Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
- There may be changes in opening/closing hours depending on special events, holidays, etc.
