Did you know that the theme park was an American idea? Born in 1887, the very first theme park, Sea Lion Parc, quickly became a huge success! More than a million visitors flocked there every weekend. In France, the very first amusement park of its kind was the famous Foire du Trône. A popular funfair dating back to the year 957!
Do you want to have fun for a day or a longer stay? Here are the theme parks to visit in and around Paris at least once with your loved ones!
How can we talk about theme parks without mentioning Disneyland Paris ? Open for over 30 years, this kingdom of dreams and magic is the only Disneyland park open in Europe. Enjoy a day or a longer stay at the park’s 59 attractions and 7 hotels, including the Disneyland Hotel, recently renovated. A must-see park for all Disney fans and those who are still in their teens.
📍Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray
🚆RER A Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy about 45 minutes away
Come and visit the village of the irreducible Gauls, of Asterix and Obelix. A family theme park where you can enjoy 50 attractions to the full, some of which will send shivers down your spine. This is the case of Toutatis the park’s newest attraction, and also the highest and fastest in France. This rollercoaster will propel you at over 107km/h! Fasten your seatbelts!
📍Parc Astérix, 60128 Plailly
The acclimatization garden a theme park in the heart of Paris
If we know the Jardin d’Acclimatation for its impressive zoo in addition to its 18 hectares of walking trails for stretching your legs, it’s also popular for its amusement park for the whole family. The speed rocket, the flying chairs, the little train and the flying boats all await you… A magical day!
📍Bois de Boulogne, Rte de la Prte Dauphine à la Prte des Sablons, 75116 Paris
Winnoland Park the family theme park in Paris
Discover the Winnoland family theme park. Nestled in the heart of the Rougeau forest, enjoy the park’s 34 attractions for young and old. Don’t hesitate to try out the sublime carousels, the Ferris wheel, the little train for your little ones, the roller coaster, but also the water attractions. One of Paris’s friendliest theme parks.
📍214 Rte de Melun, 91280 Saint-Pierre-du-Perray
Nikito one of Paris’s sportiest theme parks
Nikito is the must-see indoor park for the whole family! Come and work out like never before in a 3,300m2 space . You’ll find trampolines for all ages, a giant slide to thrill you, a “ninja warrior” area to challenge the craziest obstacles, a climbing wall and a huge maze. Laughter galore!
📍Rue Felix Mothiron 94140 Alfortville
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