Parc Astérix
A theme park based on the French comic Asterix the Gaul, with thrill rides ranked among the most intense in France. A popular family day trip from Paris.
Parc Astérix opened in 1989 in Plailly, about 35 km north of Paris. It is France's second-largest theme park, with zones based on a Gaulish village, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and more. Its high-intensity coasters include Toutatis, Oziris, and Tonnerre de Zeus, and there are also dolphin shows and stunt performances. Overall, the park leans more toward thrill rides than Disneyland. Tickets are cheaper when bought in advance on the official website. Opening dates and hours vary each year. Direct buses run from central Paris, or you can take RER Line B to Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 1 and transfer to a park shuttle bus.
Opening hours
Seasonal; about 10:00–18:00 (extended in peak season); see website calendar
Nearby sights
- Château de Chantilly
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Disneyland Paris
- Canal Saint-Martin
- Montmartre / Sacré-Cœur
- Le Marais & Place des Vosges
- La Vallée Village
- Galeries Lafayette Haussmann