Park Guide & Photos updated in June 2006 By: Ian Bell Any comments or concerns regarding this park guide should be emailed to ian@coasterforce.com
Park Information
Parc Asterix is France's biggest - and some say best - thrill park. With plenty of attractions to suit everybody from the little ones, to mums that just want to watch shows, to enthusiasts wanting to grab a few high quality coaster credits on the way, Parc Asterix has it.
Situated just north-east of Paris on the A16 motorway (it even has it's own motorway exit), Parc Asterix is really easy to get to. Parking will cost you a few Euros though! No car? Then take the shuttle bus from Charles De Gaul Airport! Hurrah! No excuses!
The park is very spacious and you're never far away from a top notch attraction - be it a log flume, a roller coaster or a walk-thru.
Entering Asterix, it does feel like you've been shot back several years to to the days of "Gaul". Shops and areas are well themed and it does feel like you're in a differnt world altogether.
Although it's called "Park Asterix", Asterix isn't cropping up in front of you all the time. the focus at the park seems to be fun, fun, fun. You don't have to have read the Asterix books to appreciate the park.
Queueing at the park is quite informal. There are no clear loading gates and it seems to be a battle-royale to get the seat that you desperately want; there's little organisation at all.
Food options are relatively healthy, will all the food being own-brand - no fast food giants here - and it won't set you back too much, either.
At the time of writing (June 2006), Tussaud Annual Pass holders are entitled to one free entry to Park Asterix per year - just go to Guest services on the left of the entry turnstiles and ask (yes, they do speak good English!).
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MsIsly
Posts: 120 Location: In heaven, sort off...
Horrible jet lag disn't put my spirits down!
evo
Posts: 120 Location: In heaven, sort off...
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AeRo
Posts: 1079 Location: Aberdeen
Easily my favourite theme park. I have now been around 12 times and, although not the best rides in the world, Zeus being the exception, there is a wide selection of quirky rides combined with humerous theming and a great atmosphere.
wsalter
Posts: 9 Location: Wales
Its an amazing park with good rides and queueing times:)
The sound
Posts: 7 Location: Uhh, On the Scenic Railway
One of the nicest parks that i have been to. SOme great coasters, awesome ride and some amazing themeing, yep, this park has it all.
jt25
Posts: 7 Location: Uhh, On the Scenic Railway
Great park for all
Ian
Posts: 3231 Location: Fulchester
On face value, this park doesn't seem to be anything more than a good park with some top attractions. However, delve deeper into the themeing and the stories within the park and it's one of the most magical parks in the world!
bexy
Posts: 3231 Location: Fulchester
my school always went here, it is ok.. short ques, but rude french kids getting on your backs.
AeRo
Posts: 1079 Location: Aberdeen
This park is easily my favourite park in terms of atmosphere, theming and rides.
