Parc Astérix Travel Guide | France
If you’re planning a trip to France, a visit to Parc Astérix is an absolute must. Parc Astérix, is the ideal place for a family day full of adventure and discovery! Attractions, shows, practical tips: everything you need for a perfect day awaits you here in my Parc Astérix Travel Guide!
This charming amusement park, themed around the beloved comic book series « Astérix, » is located about 35 kilometers north of Paris. The park is renowned for its thrilling rides, entertaining shows, and immersive atmosphere. Follow this ultimate guide to make the most of your visit and experience unforgettable moments with your loved ones.
Fun Fact: Any luggage can be left at the Welcome Service at the entrance to the park for €5 per item. It is also possible to rent pushchairs in the park for €5.
Before you go
Tickets Parc Astérix
Order your tickets for your visit to Parc Astérix online, so you can skip the queues and be sure to get in + you can save money! Book your ticket for a visit to the Asterix park online here. Note that there are multiple options for tickets: ticket fixed date, ticket flexible date, group tickets, fast passes, special tickets for events (halloween), etc.
Price: 42-62€ per day for an adult (+12), depending on the date of visit & flexibility of the ticket. The Gallic banquet costs 29 euros per child and 59 euros per adult.
Free: 0-3 years old
Fun Fact: The park has more than 2 million visitors annually and is the second largest amusement park in France after Disneyland.
Opening time
The park is normally open from 10:00 to 18:00, but may be closed or open longer on certain (holiday) days. In July and August, the park is open daily. In September and October, Parc Astérix is only open on Wednesdays and weekends, except the last week of October.
Tip: Always double-check the website for opening hours.
Fun Fact: The park opens at 10 a.m., but it is possible to access the first area, Via Antica, from 9:30 a.m. You can take photos with Asterix or Obelix, which are often present in the area.
Transportation
By car
Parc Astérix is located approximately 35 km north of Paris. The park is located along the motorway and can be reached immediately after the exit. On the A1 motorway between Paris and Lille, you can take the direct exit to Parc Astérix between exits 7 and 8. It’s approximately a 45-minute drive from Paris to the park.
Parking cost: €20
Public Transportation
You can take the shuttle bus from the Carrousel Du Louvre Shopping Centre / Palais-Royal Metro Station to the park. A return ticket for the shuttle costs €20 for 12+, €16 for children between 3 and 11 years old. The shuttle bus leaves from the Parc Astérix car park back to Paris at 18:30.
From Paris, use the RER line B from Paris Gare du Nord to Roissy – Charles-de-Gaulle airport, then a shuttle (10 euros round trip per person from the Parc de Loisirs ticket office). The first shuttle leaves at 09:00 and then a shuttle leaves every 30 minutes. The return shuttles also depart every half hour from 9 am until 1 hour after closing time.
You can also opt for the long-distance Flixbus or Blablacar buses.
Hotel
There are three hotels on the grounds of Asterix Park where you can stay overnight before and/or after a visit to the amusement park. In the morning you can enjoy the early access hotel guests have and in the evening you can stay until closing time without having to travel far to your accommodation. Parking is possible at all 3 hotels (free).
Hotel Fact: We often enjoy a non-theme park hotel to save on costs. We stayed at the Ibis Budget Hotel in Senlis.
Parc Astérix
The Parc Astérix is divided into 6 different thematic zones with 42 attractions. Of these, 7 are considered exciting attractions, 20 family attractions, 13 for small kids (or smallest Gauls ;-)). In addition, there are 4 shows during the day or meet different characters from the world of Asterix and have your picture taken with them.
The park is divided into the zones of the Roman Empire, Gaul, Ancient Greece, the world of the Vikings, Egypt, and a zone that takes you on a journey through time. An unforgettable experience!
Fun Fact: If your children are not big enough to go to an attraction, you can use the Baby Switch service: you can take turns visiting the attraction without having to queue again.
L’Empire Romain – The Roman Empire
The Roman theme zone has 6 different attractions, including 2 for the little ones.
- Children attractions: the Petit Train and the Carrousel de César.
- Family: Visit l’Aventure Astérix in the Roman Empire, an exhibition about the Asterix comic strips and the authors René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo
- Family: The show Gaulois-Romains: Le Match can also be viewed here, in which the Roman legionnaires and Gallic warriors have to undergo various trials.
Fun Fact: When you buy something in the shops in the park, you can use the Smart Service. This allows you to leave your purchases in the shops and at the end of your visit, after 16:30, you can collect all your purchases at the Grand Marché de Lutèce.
Bienvenue chez les gaulouis – Gallic Area
The Gallic area is modeled after the village of Asterix from the comics. There are currently 12 attractions.
- Family: Take a boat trip in Epidemaïs Croisière
- Children Attraction: the bumper cars of Les Petits Chars Tamponneurs, the teacup attraction Les Chaudrons and the cog mill La Petite Tempête. Within the Gallic village is the Forêt d’Idéfix, a playground with 5 attractions for the youngest.
- Adult attractions: The Grand Splatch (get ready to get wet), the tree trunk attraction Menhir Express, or slide at high speeds with the bobsleigh through Gaul.
- You can also watch 2 shows in this part of the park.
- Discover the Gallic Village: Take a stroll through the reconstruction of the Gallic village. Visit the houses of Asterix and Obelix, the fish stall of Ordralfabetix, and buy souvenirs at Cétautomatix. Many comic strip characters are also available for souvenir photos.
La Grèce Antique – Old Greece
In the Greek zone you will find 7 different attractions, of which 3 are different roller coasters.
- Adult attractions: The Pégase Express is a steel roller coaster where you do not do loops but float at full speed for 1 km through the air. This family roller coaster is accessible to children from 1 meter tall, accompanied by an adult. Avoid long lines by getting there early. Try Lernaean Hydra nearby. Le Vol d’Icare is a similar steel roller coaster, but the wooden roller coaster Tonnerre de Zeus is only for real thrill seekers taller than 1m30. This is one of the longest and most popular wooden roller coasters in Europe, with speeds of up to 80 km/h. Le Cheval de Troie is also only for the bigger thrill seekers, who come up to 12 m off the ground in this flying carpet attraction.
- Family: relax with the whole family in the Rivière d’Elis cruise.
Fun Fact: The Asterix Park has a mobile application with a map of the park, a list of attractions, and waiting times for the attractions. The app can be downloaded from the website.
Les Vikings – The Vikings
At the Vikings you will find 6 different attractions.
- Adult Attractions: Go to the swing ship La Galère or one of Europe’s most beautiful roller coasters, Goudurix. This steel roller coaster has multiple loops, including corkscrews, a butterfly and a batwing loop.
- Family: For a unique experience you can then take to the air with L’Aérolaf to a height of 35 m, where you can not only enjoy the view but also the sky bar.
À travers le temps – Journey through time
The journey through the time zone is the only one that does not have a direct connection to the world of Asterix, but here you will find 5 fun attractions.
- Family: visit the Attention Menhir! 4D cinema, where you can see a short animated film using special effects, such as moving chairs, light, wind, water and scents. At the Nationale 7, you can take a tour in old-fashioned cars. For a bit more action, step into a buoy of the attraction l’Oxygénarium, where you can enjoy the boat slide with the whole family.
L’Egypte – Egypt
The Egyptian zone was opened most recently in 2012 and includes 2 attractions.
- Adult Attractions: enjoy the Tivoli rollercoaster SOS Numérobis, while the bigger thrill seekers can get acquainted with the steel-suspended rollercoaster OzIris, which rises to a height of 40 m and races through the track at a speed of 90 km/h.
Night show
End your day with night show, offering a spectacular fireworks display on the lake. A magical finale to an exceptional family day.
Food & Drinks
Lunch options: Go to Dolmen Gourmand. This restaurant offers excellent value for money with its high-end burgers. Stop at Vanillecassix to taste the best ice cream in the park, made by the French ice cream parlor Louise.
Dinner option: Take part in the Gallic banquet, a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with wild boar, cervoise and the emblematic characters creating the entertainment.
Visiting Paris as part of your Parc Astérix trip
Combining Paris with Parc Astérix is very easy. Paris can be seen in 2-3 days if you walk thoroughly so no shopping is included.
Read more about the must do’s in Paris in this special blog post!
» Must do’s in Paris | France «
Visiting Disneyland Paris as part of your Parc Astérix Trip
Combining Parc Astérix with Disneyland Paris is very easy because they are not that far from each other.
Read more about my Disneyland Paris Travel Guide in this special blog post!
» Disneyland Paris Travel Guide | France «
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Jeremy Passchyn
Park Astérix is definitely a must do! Only 3,5 hours drive from Brussels in Belgium.
The amusement park has also invested in new thrill attractions such as the Toutatis & Tonnerre 2 Zeus only for the high adrenaline seekers! Besides that the village, the music, the characters & referenceS to the unique humour of our gaulish friends make you believe you are part of the famous comic strip.
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Totally agree with your review of Parc Astérix, Jeremy!👏