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Parc Astérix - Rides & Attractions
 

Parc Astérix - Rides & Attractions

Out of a total of 30 attractions, only 6 have a minimum height requirement: you must be at least 1.40m tall for Goudurix and the Cheval de Troie and at least 1.20m for Tonnerre de Zeus, La Galère, Les Chaises Volantes and La Trace du Hourra.

All other attractions are accessible without size restrictions.

Children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them.

 
Children Only

Le Petit Train

A mini-journey 60 metres into the heart of the Druids' forest.

Rides

L'Escadrille des As

Up and down, on the wings of little flying cuckoos!

Le Mini Carousel

A turn-of-the-century merry-go-round - a favourite of the little ones!

Les Petites Chaises Volantes

A small-scale model for children!

Les Petits Chars Tamponneurs

Defeating the Roman troops in these Gallo-Roman chariots is even more fun!

La Forêt des Druides

A unique hare and hounds itinerary in a corner of the magical forest: high-speed tree-toboggans, an enchanted fountain, an echo grotto, giant mushrooms and even a mini roller coaster.

L'Ecole des Druides

A training centre for apprentice Druids where rabbits turn into chickens. There are Vietnamese pigs, four-horned sheep, dwarf goats and Romans - just plain loopy!

 
All other rides
Rides

Tonnerre de Zeus

With a stunning crash, Zeus lifts you up to the peak of Mount Olympus, at a height of 30 metres, and propels you at a speed of 80 kph along a giddy 1.2 km course for 90 seconds of thunder!

Note: minimum height 1.20m

Le Carrousel de César

Inside Obelix's pants, on horseback, or in a drakkar - the little Gauls keep going round and round!

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

La Descente du Styx

Enthroned in giant buoys, travel down the turbulent waters of the Styx, the greatest river of mythology, and watch out for the eddies, waterfalls and geysers!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Les Espions de César

From a height of more than 5 metres, spy on the indomitable Gaul village from the comfort of a chariot with pedals. These Romans are crazy!

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

Rides

Le Transdemonium

Hold onto your courage with both hands! The latest in ghost trains leads you deep into the castle dungeon to meet the evil spirits that roam through eternity. Watch out for things that go bump in the night!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Le Cheval de Troie

Like its ancestor, this horse keeps his game well hidden! Because this 12 metre Trojan Horse is just a Gaulish ruse to get you laughing - turbulence is guaranteed! Note: minimum height 1.40m

Le Vol d'Icare

Let Icarus take you up to the sun. This roller coaster for all ages will make you sprout wings. Watch out - the downhill ride is dizzying!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

L'Hydre de Lerne

This terrible monster with seven heads goes round and round and round. Only the Gauls could invent such a thing!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

La Rivière d'Elis

Get on board for a peaceful ride along the gardens of the little Mediterranean village of Elis, where you will meet some friendly Greek gods! Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

La Galère

Watch out for the storms, ye laddies! And tighten the ropes - the sea is wild. Test your endurance in this giant swing-ship. Sensitive souls please abstain!

Note: minimum height 1.20m

Les Petits Drakkars

Ready to board, Little Vikings? Conquer the wind and waves aboard these famous crafts designed as a tracked vehicle.

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

Rides

Goudurix

At the vertiginous height of 36.5 metres and along a frenetic 950-metre course at the breakneck speed of 75kph, you won't need to fake any shivers on board Goudurix, one of the most impressive loop-the-loops in Europe!

Note: minimum height 1.40m

Les Chevaux du Roy

A huge, two-tiered merry-go-round with wooden horses, designed to make even the littlest ones happy!

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

L'Oxygénarium

Now boarding for the incredible air purification machine, invented by Ferdinand de Teffélé: after climbing 70 metres up to the treetops in giant buoys, come racing back down the giant slide!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Les Chaises Volantes

Take wing! A faithful reproduction of rides from the beginning of the last century, with 48 seats that twirl gaily thanks to an impressive centrifugal force that brings you to the brink of weightlessness!

Note: minimum height 1.20m

Rides

Le Grand Splatch

A charming ride filled with aquatic effects, water columns and fountains, leading up to a final waterfall of 11 metres: SPLASH! That's what happens when you speak too abruptly to a Numidian.

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Nationale 7

It is once again the traditional holiday rush on the French national highway 7 and it's even more fun on board old jalopies driven by children!

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

Les Chaudrons

A whirlwind tour of Obelix's famous cauldron. Better keep your feet on the ground!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Périférix

Get ready for a high-speed train ride... The 'petibonums' have a roller coaster of their own!

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Le Petite Tempête

Violent seas, storm winds in our sails - watch out for seasickness! But don't worry, little sailors...

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

La Trace de Hourra

Follow the Trace du Hourra at almost 60 kph, sliding in Gaulish bobsleds down a 900-metre track at an altitude of 31 metres. Nothing like some wild Family fun!

Note: minimum height 1.20m

Menhir Express

Whirlpools, eddies and splashes! On Obelix's floating menhirs, there's an adventure around every bend! A little tour of the clouds, up above the treetops, followed by a dizzying drop of 13 metres to finish with a real splash! Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Rides

La Ronde des Rondins

A little loop-the-loop that slithers through the Druids' forest.

Note: not recommended for children under 1m tall

Epidemais Croisières

A gentle cruise on the waters of the Gaulish Village, where laughter and derision are always on hand!

Note: children under 1m tall must be accompanied by an adult

 

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