Gaul aboard
Remy and brother Louis on water ride
vertical drops. Other family favourites included the water-based rides, chiefly L’Oxygenarium, in which we were flung about in a rubber ring over downhill rapids. Brilliant fun!
Parc Asterix pays incredible attention to detail in each themed sector. The designers have tried to make everything look as it might have done in 50BC when the Romans ruled France, as imagined by Asterix creators Goscinny and Uderzo. Another definite plus point was the food on offer, far better than I’ve experienced at some British theme parks. Best of all, the queues seemed to be manageable, even at the busiest times of day.
With many international visitors lured to Disneyland Paris – only 20 miles away – most of those enjoying this equally enjoyable attraction are French.
It means there is a far higher chance of getting round all of the main rides in a single visit. We easily completed our must do list of attractions.
Parc Asterix is an ideal place for an amazing family day out, just a few hours’ drive across the Channel.
It is perfectly located for a quick stop on a journey further south in France, and easy to get to as a day-trip on a visit to Paris. In fact, it’s got it Gaul!
Parc Asterix is 22 miles north of Paris, and it takes just over 2 hours to drive there from Calais.
Entry to Parc Asterix starts at €36pp. Parking is €10 per car.
If you stay at L’Hôtel des Trois Hiboux you can start on the rides a whole hour before the main gates are opened. Peak school summer holiday season is actually one of the quieter periods here as most French people head south and steer clear of anywhere near Paris.