Futuroscope
The Leisure Park of the Future – you’ll never guess what’s in store for you !
Futuroscope has been open to ‘youngsters’ aged from 1 to 99 for the past 30 years in families, groups or alone. Between new attractions to discover and the « classics » which you never grow tired of, the park remains at the cutting edge of innovation and is a regular winner of the Best World Attraction award. A real adventure playground for young and old, allow 2 full days to see everything in the 35 hectare park.
It is easy to recognise the park from afar by the futuristic architecture of its different buildings : Kinemax, Pavillon du Futuroscope, Tapis Magique, Imax 3D, Pavillon de la Vienne and Omnimax.
Futuroscope attractions you simply mustn’t miss
Sébastien Loeb Racing Experience : make yourself comfortable in a motion simulator bucket seat, put on a virtual reality helmet to be co-driver with Sébastien Loeb (9-time World Rally Champion).
The Time Machine : board a train wearing 3D glasses for a journey back in time Raving Rabbid-style.
Dynamic Vienne : a fairy tale experience through the Vienne region.
The Extraordinary Journey : climb aboard and swing back 90° with your feet in the air facing a 600m² concave screen for a trip around the world to the frontiers of reality and fantasy.
Arthur the 4D Adventure : through a miracle of technology, you become a Minimoy with IMAX projection and motion simulation.
The Gyrotour : climb aboard a circular observatory which rises 45 metres above the ground.
Dances with Robots : two at a time, climb aboard a giant robot in the centre of a huge dance floor and dance to the music of DJ Martin Solveig.
In addition, don’t miss the Arena Fun Xpériences (a sort of sports training centre) and Journey into the Dark – an unusual experience where you are led by a blind guide on a journey where you are totally in the dark. The World of Children is a zone especially for young children with the Wings of Da Vinci, Budding Drivers and Fledgling Firefighters.
There are also shows for all ages : Through the Eyes of Thomas Pesquet, Futur Expo, different films, magic shows and, of course, the evening show, the Key to Dreams, to end the day on a high note.
What to see and do near Futuroscope
There are plenty of restaurants dotted about the park so you can spend the whole day there, and if you feel like a little snooze, there are Fatboy armchairs on the grass.
Futuroscope is less than 20 minutes from Poitiers, an Art and History City where history lovers can marvel at the church of Notre-Dame la Grande, Cathedral Saint-Pierre, Baptistery Saint-Jean and the former Palais des Ducs d’Aquitaine. The Parc de Saint-Cyr for swimming, fishing and golf is 12km away. The wine-growing region of Haut-Poitou is nearby too, and it is well worth staying a little longer in Vienne to discover its delights.
Futuroscope is very easy to get to by car, via the A10 autoroute from Paris or Bordeaux, and by train as there is a TGV station within the Parc.
Futuroscope opens on 9 February and is closed on certain days in autumn.
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