About thirty kilometers from Paris, Sangoku could one day take Gargantua’s place. The former Mirapolis site, an iconic theme park from the 1980s, is at the center of discussions between France and Saudi Arabia. The proposed project is spectacular: three leisure complexes worth several billion euros, part of which would be dedicated to the Dragon Ball universe. And as of today, Emmanuel Macron has officially confirmed the rumor.
A Dragon Ball theme park is being planned for the former Mirapolis site
The news was first reported in late July by Politico and later confirmed by Le Parisien. The Élysée Palace has reportedly been conducting negotiations for several months with Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. During the Choose France summit in June 2026, Qiddiya’s CEO reportedly met with Emmanuel Macron. A memorandum of understanding at the time mentioned the desire to explore a major French project in the tourism and entertainment sectors.
The site under consideration is located in Courdimanche, near Cergy, where Mirapolis first opened its doors in 1987. The park was particularly known for its immense statue of Gargantua—several dozen meters tall—which housed an attraction. Despite its considerable ambitions, Mirapolis closed in 1991, weakened by financial difficulties and low attendance.
The project currently under discussion would not simply involve refurbishing the old facilities. It would involve new complexescombining attractions, hotels, and restaurants, with an investment likely to reach several billion euros. Its proximity to the RER A terminus at Cergy-le-Haut is certainly an advantage, even if a project of this scale would also raise significant issues regarding transportation, road access, and land-use planning.
What might the future park near Paris look like?
To get a sense of the project’s vision, look to Qiddiya City, near Riyadh. The Saudi group is already developing an official Dragon Ball theme park there in partnership with Toei Animation. Scheduled to open in 2024, the park is set to span more than 500,000 square meters and feature seven themed areas inspired by famous locations from the series, including Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’s planet. More than thirty attractions are planned, including five major experiences and a roller coaster housed inside a 70-meter-tall Shenron.
However, there is no way to confirm that the park in the Île-de-France region would be exactly the same size or feature the exact same attractions. The specific details of the site—including its scope, funding, and timeline—have not been made public.
The idea of seeing Mirapolis reborn under the Dragon Ball banneris far from a mere rumor born on social media: diplomatic and economic discussions have indeed been reported by several media outlets. And on Monday, August 24, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman, thereby formalizing the project.