35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix is an explosive mix of 50 attractions and shows staged in 6 universes retracing the adventures of the famous Gaul : Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, the Vikings and Through Time. From 3-4 years old, children will be able to enjoy about fifteen small attractions. From the age of 6, things get serious. And for teenagers, it’s a “total pleasure”!
5 good reasons to go with your family
- The atmosphere of the park is magical and the Gallic atmosphere unique and exotic
- Stunning attractions 🎢
- A very well maintained (and clean) park with lovely staff
- Beautiful shows in great settings
- And especially Toutatis, the attraction – unique in Europe – which is unanimously appreciated
“Toutatis”, a unique attraction in Europe!
In the desire to offer even more thrills to its visitors, Parc Astérix has been offering since spring 2023 a new attraction, the highest and fastest in France!
With a height of 51 metres, this roller coaster installed in the “Gaul” themed area is for speed enthusiasts with its 107 km/h !
This new area with an exceptional scenography is completed by a children’s playground, a restaurant and a sweet kiosk. Thrill seekers, get ready!
Top Attractions
For older children
- The great Splatch : after a course full of water effects, hurtle down the final 11-metre descent!
- Caesar’s Spies : Ride a monorail in the colors of the Roman Legion and overlook the park
- The oxygenarium : in a whimsical setting, climb aboard a family buoy to enjoy the 195-metre slide descent
- Nationale 7 : do your toddlers dream of driving like you? Let them get behind the wheel to discover funny and unexpected scenes.
For the youngest
- Oziris : the park’s flagship attraction, embark on this roller coaster where you will have your feet in the void, sensations guaranteed !
- Goudurix : another roller coaster, where you can chain loops and spins, one of the most “stunning” roller coasters in Europe
- The Hooray track : a new version of the bobsleigh “made in Gaul”, which hurtles down a high course at 60 km/h
- Thunder of Zeus : totally designed in wood, its 30 meters high will impress the most daring, under the eye of Zeus. Lightning!
Warning: for some attractions, you will have to respect a minimum size, check before you start that the whole family is on top
Practical information
- Recommended age : for all, from 6 years old
- Free : the park is free for children under 3 years old, but there are few attractions for them
- Address : 60128 Plailly (in the Oise department)
- Opening dates : the park is open from April to the end of the Christmas holidays
- Opening hours : until 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. depending on the season (late nights in summer)
- The Gallic summer: the park is open from 10 am to 10 pm
- Access by RER :
- RER line B from Gare du Nord, get off at “Aéroport Charles de Gaulle – Terminal 1”,
- then go to the “Parc de Loisirs” ticket office, where you will be directed to the shuttles to Parc Astérix
- Parking : if you come by car, parking is available at a rate of 20 euros, to be paid on site
Highlights all year round at Parc Astérix
The Gallic 😎 summer
- From 11 July to 30 August 2026
- Every evening, open until 10 p.m.
- An adventure tailor-made to fully enjoy a typical Gallic summer: challenges for young and old, attractions for all tastes, shows… Splashes are guaranteed during this eventful season!
A unique 🎄 Gallic Christmas
- FROM December 19 to January 3, 2026, come celebrate Christmas at Parc Astérix
- To celebrate Christmas, the indomitable Gauls proposed a truce to the Romans, with snow-covered menhirs, crazy entertainment, completely frosty decorations and Christmas music. Immerse yourself in the world of Christmas at Parc Astérix.
- Des animations exclusives vous attendent :
- Discover “Tous en Piste, the sliding village”, composed of an ice rink, a children’s area and toboggan runs.
- Stroll through the Christmas market. Leave with your souvenir photo of Santa Claus!
- Finally, to end your day, attend the final sound, light and pyrotechnic show: “The Island of Wishes”.
- Daily, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; except on 24 and 31 December: 11am-7pm
“Fear on the Park”: thrills and laughter guaranteed, for Halloween 🎃
- From October 30 to November 8, 2026
- Parc Astérix is transformed with the terribly irresistible event PEUR SUR LE PARC.
- Scary encounters, transformed attractions and new shows. There is something for everyone!
- The more adventurous will be able to discover the brand new thrill zone: The Curse of Sirius!
- Also find haunted houses that are already cult, 3 zones of fear for the whole family: Little Chill, Moderate Fear and Big Terror and wandering monstrous creatures in the Park.
- Discover the activities for the little Gauls: walks strewn with pitfalls, workshops, terrifying decorations and many more!
“The Park reserves the right to modify its program as well as its opening schedule according to the evolution of health measures”
Questions
Parc Astérix will close its doors at the end of the All Saints’ Day holidays and reopen for the Christmas holidays. Then winter break, until April
No, parking is not included in the ticket price. It costs 20 euros for the day
The park is free for children under 3 years old, so very few attractions for them. On the other hand, children from 3-4 years old will be able to enjoy about fifteen small attractions.
The attraction is accessible from a minimum of 1m40 (like 7 other attractions). 10 attractions are accessible from a minimum of 1m
There are much fewer people during the week. The month of June is still quite quiet, also the 1st half of July. In any case, it is best to buy your tickets in advance.
No, all attractions remain open even if it rains. However, in the event of strong wind or thunderstorms, the park reserves the right to close for safety reasons
If you come by car, Asterix Park is 35 km north of Paris (Porte de la Chapelle), A1 motorway towards Lille, direct exit Parc Astérix between exits 7 and 8. The motorway between Paris and Parc Astérix is free.
From Paris, by RER and then by shuttle. Count €7.50 for the round trip by shuttle for children and €8.50 for adults. Shuttles depart every 30 minutes, starting at 9 a.m. and until 1 a.m. after the park closes
By RER A (Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station) then by shuttle from Beauvais airport Terminal 1
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