Haunted house, terrifying attractions, Parc Astérix is ​​full of new features for Halloween

PARC ASTERIX. During the Halloween season, the Parc Ast&eacute ;rix transforms into “Fear in the Park”… Thrills guaranteed!

[Updated October 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.] To celebrate Halloween, Parc Astérix is ​​stocking up on new features until November 11, 2024 with “Peur sur le Parc”. The famous park of the irreducible Gauls located in the Oise department in the Hauts-de-France region revisits its decoration in the colors of autumn with no less than 14 tons of pumpkins and 3,000 corn plants and bales of straw distributed in the paths of the park and hotels. The monsters, without forgetting the essential “man with the chainsaw”, of course arrive daily in the streets of the park and will not fail to surprise the bravest.

A major new feature of this 2024 edition is that the park is acquiring a new haunted house, “The Underworld of Pompeii”, located in the Roman zone, which invites visitors into the chaos of a volcanic eruption. Also prepare to attend terrifying nighttime events on October 25, 26, 30 and 31 and November 1, 2 and 9 from 7 p.m. to 1am, with a sound and light show on the attraction's iconic façade Oziris, the Monster Stroll, as well as the DJ set and aquatic show in the Sirius area. Due to the late-night events, reservations will be required on October 30 and 31 and November 1 and 2 to access the park. And that's not all, other, more spectacular events await you. All the details below:

Shows and events are planned only during this “Fear in the Park” season 2024, don't miss them:

• New terrifying immersive haunted house: The Underworld of Pompeii : this new haunted house located in the Roman zone includes 7 rooms with breathtaking decor: a Roman villa, a market incandescent, a destroyed coliseum and molten thermal baths, with numerous effects reproducing lava flows, toxic fumes, or even sound effects… Not recommended for children under 16.
• The Tomb of the Gods, a spectacular odyssey: a multisensory experience in the Egypt zone, where rest the most evil souls in the history of Egypt. The bravest visitors will have to face the 9 trials of the tomb of the Gods. Not recommended for children under 14.
• The Catacombs : Landslides, mass graves, tunnels, corpses, nothing will be spared to the courageous visitors looking for a way out. With its 300 square meters, this haunted house includes 14 rooms where visitors will wander amidst unpleasant surprises!
• The Wrath of Anubis: visitors wander through a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, however, disgruntled spirits have been released…
• The Lost Mission experience takes visitors on a space expedition in search of a crew stranded on a strange planet. A close encounter of the 3rd kind is guaranteed with strange creatures, all in 3D.
• The show Métamorphosis presents a live metamorphosis of a man into a frightening creature, lasting 15 minutes at the Théâtre de la Fontaine.
• The return of the bar “Sanglier Borgne”, hidden in the park: a refuge where you can enjoy cocktails or even whiskeys from our ancestral lands, which visitors to the park must find thanks to the clues scattered around. The resolution of the enigma changes every day.
• The Curse of Sirius: a mysterious ship that disappeared for almost a century, where the passengers, presumed to have been shipwrecked for a long time, are already looking forward to disembarking and meeting visitors. This artistic adventure includes two shows, “The Dance of the Castaways” and “The Last Dance of the Sirius”, as well as catering outlets. During the evenings, a live DJ set is offered to make visitors and mysterious passengers dance. Dark atmosphere guaranteed!
• Horror Buffet at the Circus Restaurant : with dishes as delicious as they are terrifying, such as the cerebellum-style avocado called "baby cacamole", mini witch's finger hot dogs or wild boar sausages and Soissons beans cooked in the dog's bowl… Visitors will have the opportunity to meet new strange and dangerous characters, such as Jingo the Terror, the cannibal clown; Carmen, the tormented medium; or even a new circus performer. Locked in cages, these characters will be presented by Le Maître during the Buffet de l'Horreur.

Gaul apprentices, families cultivating a taste for adventure or centurions looking for great thrills, the forty or so attractions (family, thrill-seeking and for little Gauls) await you! Discover our selection of the best:

• Toutatis: the last of the roller coasters to open in 2023, which has accumulated all the records with 7 accelerations forward and backward, with a maximum speed of 110 km/h (French record). On more than 1,300 meters of circuit, visitors cross nearly 32 elements, including a 51-meter high vertical arrow, an inclined drop at 101°, 3 inversions, and experience 23 airtimes in the process, or a total of 23 moments when the speed makes the passengers fly out of their seats, which is a world record for a steel roller coaster. Three trains take turns, each made up of 5 vehicles that can accommodate 4 passengers (20 seats).

• The Tower of Numérobis : Located in the Egyptian zone, it offers a panoramic view of the park and its surroundings. Visitors will be suspended up to 40 meters high during the three phases of this experience: the ascent, the panoramic rotation and the descent.
• Thunder 2 Zeus : Under the gaze of Zeus, this roller coaster takes us to the top of Olympus to 30 meters high before propelling us to 84 km/h on a dizzying course of 1.2 km and 90 seconds of “thunder”. Minimum height required: 1m20
• Watch out for Menhir!: The park's latest new feature for its 30th anniversary, visitors are seated on dynamic seats to watch a 4D film. The session takes place in a 300-seat theatre, called Studios Idéfix. The family attraction, lasting around twenty minutes (including 10 for the film), is packed with special effects, from images to sounds and smells. Panoramix receives a menhir on his head and goes crazy. The visitors will feel it!
• Discobélix : This is the attraction that makes heads spin! Located in the Greek city of Olympia, the attraction features Obélix. You are installed on a disc that he will launch at full speed. A sequence taken from the album "Asterix and the Olympic Games". Be careful, you must be at least 1.20 m tall to be able to board it. bord !

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The Discobélix attraction. © Parc Astérix 2016

• Pégase Express: this roller coaster offers a thrilling journey around the world aboard a train from Ancient Greece. During the journey made of turns, climbs and big descents, you will encounter many humorous references to mythology, and this always through the world of comics so dear to Asterix! In total, there are 928 meters of rail and slalom points at more than 52 km/hour, largely bearable for the whole family. You will be entitled to stops such as Olympia, Lutetia or Alexandria… The attraction, located near the Trojan Horse in the Greek area, lasts three minutes and is accessible to children from one meter.
• Menhir Express: water journey movement é at through the forest since the boats take us on a course composed of two falls, the largest of which, the final fall, is thirteen meters high. Minimum height required: 1m
• Oxygenarium:a big slide descent for the whole family in rubber rings. Minimum height required: 1m
• The flight of Icarus: A roller coaster for adults and children board a funny winged machine. Minimum height required: 1m
• National 7: on the road to the holidays, it's the children who take the wheel of these old bangers. Minimum height required: 90cm
• Goudurix: a roller coaster whose loops will make your head spin 7 times before you admit that you you really do have a taste for risk. Minimum height required: 1m40

L &#39 ;Goudurix attraction. © Parc Astérix 2016

• SOS Numérobis : a roller coaster for children in the heart of the stone quarry of the unconventional architect Numérobis. Minimum height required  : 1m
• Welcome to the Gauls: here you are plunged in the daily life of pure-blooded Gallic villagers. A village that we know well since it is that of Astérix. Every day from 12:30 p.m., From 12:30 p.m., The most famous characters of the series are gathered there, we can even immortalize this moment with a souvenir photo in front of Panoramix's hut.

< li>La Galère :a swing boat to ride out the storm, you won't have time to wonder how you ended up in this mess, unless you're seated at one of the two ends of the boat, where the sensations are really stronger. 

• Caesar's Spies : on this monorail circuit, active participation is required from the youngest to discreetly and high up watch over the Gallic Village. Minimum height required : 90cm
• Oziris, the inverted coaster : This inverted roller coaster lifts you, feet in the void, to a height of 40 meters, before launching you at 90 km/h into the air. An aerial adventure that they say you won't be landing anytime soon!
• La Trace du Hourra: a gigantic descent at nearly 60 km/h aboard a Gallic bobsleigh. Don't forget to shout “Hooray” during the entire descent, it's tradition! Minimum height required: 1m20
• Grand Splatch: a boat ride that ends with a dizzying 11-meter drop. A friendly shower at family window! Minimum height required: 1m
• Caesar's Challenge: Caesar recruits spies to infiltrate the camp of the indomitable Gauls and tests us to meet the demands of intensive training. Minimum height required: 1m05
• Romus and Rapidus: a Rapid river movement aboard large buoys, laughter and splashes guaranteed. Minimum height required: 1m

The Romus and Rapidus attraction. © Parc Astérix 2016

A future “Grand Astérix” is currently being planned by the Compagnie des Alpes, owner of the amusement park. It would be a water park to complete the leisure offer, the location of which has not yet been specified, and which would see the light of day within 2 years. 

• Futé Ticket (visit date at least 7 days in advance): 47 euro; (12 years and over)/44 euro; (from 3 to 11 years old)/Free entry for children under 3
• Tribe Ticket(for a visit between April 9 and January 1, 2023 inclusive, bookable up to 5 days before your visit): 45 euros (5 to 9 people) / 43€ (10 to 15 people)
• Parking (per car): 15 €/day.
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While the opening hours are from 10am to 7pm throughout the year, the park can be visited from 9am to 6pm during the day and at night. On October 25, 26, 30 and 31 and November 1, 2 and 9, the park is open at night from 7pm to 1 a.m.. View the full schedule

Tips and tricks for Parc Astérix:

• The Park's website offers a map with 3 personalized courses for the whole family, for the little ones (less than 1m20) or for thrill seekers strong.
• Don't forget to download the freeParc Astérix mobile applicationwhich allows you to bookmark your favorite attractions. You can also book your entrance ticket from the application, check the waiting times for attractions and the times of upcoming shows! On the App Store or on Android.
• Grab a map when you arrive and explore the park in an anti-clockwise direction, finishing at the end of the day with the site's flagship attraction, Zeus' Thunder.
• Opt for the baby switch. If your children are not the required height, do not deprive yourself. Take turns on the attractions, while the other looks after the children, without having to wait in line again. Just let the staff know at each attraction.

Parc Astérix is ​​located in the town of Plailly, about 30 km north of Paris. Access to the park is very simple, take the A1 motorway, between exits 7 and 8.

• By car: 35 km north of Paris. A1 motorway Paris/Lille, direct exit Parc Astérix, between exits n°7 and n°8.
• Navette du Louvre: departure from 8:45 a.m. Return &agrav; 6:30 p.m. from Parc Astérix. More information on 01 53 48 39 53. Access: Louvre (Palais Royal metro): access via the Carrousel du Louvre entrance (rue Rivoli) or via the Pyramide. Take the escalator located in Hall Charles V (at the boutique level).
• Shuttle from CDG airport by RER + regular shuttle : CDG Airport/Parc Astérix RER B3 Line Paris Gare du Nord – Charles De Gaulle Airport Terminal 1, Terminal 3. Departures every 30 minutes from 9am to 7pm.
• BUS : Isilines on the Lille-Paris line every day, Flixbus from Tourcoing every day and OuiBus on the Paris-Lille route on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Private 8-seater minivan: operated by SuperShuttle from several airports and train stations in Paris and the suburbs.
• Learn more on the Parc Astérix website