The top 14 theme parks in France

Disneyland Park

One of Europe’s most iconic theme parks, Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris merges classic Disney storytelling with European design and atmosphere. Opened in 1992, the theme park is divided into five themed lands – Main Street, U.S.A., Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Discoveryland.

Classic attractions on offer at Disneyland Paris’ flagship property include Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor and Pirates of the Caribbean. The theme park’s Space Mountain attraction, currently called Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, is returning to its original theme; Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune.

“When Space Mountain first opened in 1995, it set a new standard as one of the most groundbreaking and immersive roller coasters across all Disney parks," says Keith Rector, senior manager of creative art direction at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris.

"Today, as Imagineers, it is both an honor and an exciting challenge to reimagine this iconic attraction for a new generation.”

In 2024, Disneyland Park welcomed 10.2 million visitors.

Disney Adventure World

Formerly Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Paris’ second gate opened in 2002 and is now called Disney Adventure World following a €2 billion transformation.

Disney Adventure World represents the most ambitious expansion in the resort's history. At the heart of the expansion is World of Frozen, an immersive land dedicated to the Frozen franchise. The updated park also includes a new main avenue called Adventure Way with a Tangled attraction.

Natacha Rafalski, president of Disney Signature Experiences and former présidente of Disneyland Paris, told blooloop: “Disney Adventure World will be the culmination of an ambitious creative vision, evolving from what we call ‘how it’s done’ soundstages to celebratory theatres and adventures that come to life in immersive areas.

“The park concept has continued to evolve – we’ve been adding large-scale, immersive projects since 2007 – and this will really be the next big leap.”

The overall project includes plans for the first attraction inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Up and a dedicated land celebrating Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King.

In 2024, Disney Adventure World attracted 5.6 million guests.

Parc Astérix

Opened in 1989, Parc Astérix is inspired by the French comic album series by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. Owned and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, Parc Astérix is home to 50 attractions and shows. As well as meeting characters including Astérix and Obelix, visitors can immerse themselves in themed lands such as Ancient Greece and Egypt.

In 2025, Parc Astérix announced a €250 million investment plan that includes new themed areas, attractions, and a hotel. As part of the project, it will introduce the new Londinium zone in 2028, an indoor area based on the Astérix in Britain comic book. Additionally, Parc Astérix is expanding its hotel portfolio with the Odyssée Hotel, a 300-room property to open in 2027.

Recent additions to Parc Astérix include the €36 million Festival Toutatis land, anchored by Intamin multi LSM launch coaster, and the new Cétautomatix family coaster.

Puy du Fou

Created in 1978, Puy du Fou is a unique theme park in Les Epesses featuring world-class shows and immersive experiences. At Puy du Fou, guests move from show to show, witnessing incredible reinterpretations of moments from French history. Instead of rides and coasters, the park includes four period villages, six themed hotels and 22 restaurants.

Puy du Fou opened its second park, Puy du Fou España, in Spain in 2021. The company is also developing a £600 million theme park in the UK, set to open in phases from 2029.

Nicolas de Villiers, Puy du Fou’s president, told blooloop: "We have a very unique artistic model with Puy du Fou. The idea is to offer a park with only shows in it, in the middle of a natural landscape."

He added: "We believe that the Puy du Fou makes sense only if it's rooted in the local heritage, and this is what we want to do in the UK, as we did in Spain.”

Futuroscope

Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is known for its creative combination of cutting-edge technology, education and entertainment. Located outside the city of Poitiers, it is one of the world’s first theme parks dedicated to multimedia, cinematography, and emerging technologies. Its first coaster, Objectif Mars, opened in 2020.

Futuroscope was the first major amusement park in France, preceding Parc Astérix (1989) and Disneyland (1992). Under the stewardship of Compagnie des Alpes, the park has seen a steady rise in attendance, welcoming more than 60 million visitors since opening and reaching a milestone of 1,975,000 visitors in 2023.

Futuroscope’s €57 million Aquascope water park, a unique concept offering an immersive aquatic experience, opened in 2024. Covering an area of more than 7,000 square metres, the indoor attraction is home to three immersive indoor areas, 13 waterslides, and an outdoor area.

Vulcania

Situated in the Auvergne region, Vulcania is a distinctive theme and discovery park focused on volcanoes, natural phenomena, and immersive educational experiences. One of France's largest amusement parks, it blends entertainment with learning.

The theme park attracts approximately 400,000 visitors annually. Since opening in 2002, it has welcomed more than 8 million visitors.

Walibi Rhône-Alpes

Founded in 1979, Walibi Rhône-Alpes is now one of the leading regional amusement parks in France. Operated by Compagnie des Alpes, the park covers approximately 35 hectares and offers more than 30 attractions and family shows. Since 2015, the park has been undertaking a major transformation project, adding new themed areas and renewing the visitor experience.

Flagship attractions at Walibi Rhône-Alpes include Mahuka, a new Hot Racer roller coaster by Intamin, a creator of record-breaking amusement rides.

In 2025, Walibi Rhône-Alpes welcomed 616,000 guests, representing its second-best season ever.

Parc Spirou

Opened in 2018, Parc Spirou is a family-friendly theme park named after the magazine Journal Spirou and its iconic comic characters. Located in Monteux, Parc Spirou has opened a new Naruto-themed area, inspired by the Japanese manga series.

The new zone is a 15,000-square-metre space based on the Konoha village in Naruto, which tells the story of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki. It features the first family launch coaster, named 'Kyûbi Unchained', by Zamperla, a leading ride manufacturer.

Nigloland

Nigloland is located in Dolancourt in the French department of Aube and opened in 1987. It includes four themed worlds, 44 rides and attractions, eight restaurants and two hotels. The park is home to Donjon de l’Extrême, the highest rotating free-fall drop tower in the world, standing at 100 metres tall.

Highlights also include the Alpina Blitz coaster and Krampus Expédition water coaster, both by Mack Rides.

Le Pal

Le Pal was founded in 1973 and is the only park in France to combine amusement rides with animal attractions and accommodation. It is located in the municipality area of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, in the Allier.

Le Pal offers 30 attractions and is home to 1,000 animals across its 50-hectare site. Highlights include the King Kong attraction and Alligator Bay boat ride, as well as two immersive accommodation options. Each year, Le Pal invests 25 percent of its revenue in new features, from attractions and animal habitats to accommodation.

Terra Botanica

Terra Botanica is a botanical-themed amusement park in Angers, France that combines botanical discovery with attractions, games, shows and interactive experiences. Amusement park rides and botanical offerings can be found across five themed worlds. These range from the Botanical Odyssey boat ride to a butterfly garden and explosive vegetable show.

Officially opened in April 2010, Terra Botanica is Europe's first theme park dedicated entirely to plant life and biodiversity.

Le Parc du Petit Prince

Le Parc du Petit Prince in the heart of Alsace, France, is a 24-hectare attraction and the world's first theme park themed to The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In a unique natural setting, the park combines thrilling rides, a balloon flight at 150m altitude, poetic shows, and encounters with animals.

Opened in 2014, Le Parc du Petit Prince attracts thousands of annual visitors. It was previously owned by French company Aérophile before being acquired in 2025 by the Ptak Group, the owner of Polish indoor theme park Mandoria.

The Ptak Group plans to "elevate Le Parc du Petit Prince into an even more prominent and recognized destination, attracting visitors from around the world", said Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Mandoria’s former chief business development officer.

Parc Bagatelle

Home to 40 attractions, from family performances to thrill rides, Parc Bagatelle is France’s oldest amusement park still in operation. It opened in 1955 and is situated between Berck and Le Touquet on 26 hectares of natural setting. Parc Bagatelle is part of the Looping Group, which manages regional leisure parks across Europe.

Fraispertuis City

Fraispertuis City is a theme park located in Jeanménil, France. Founded in 1966 by the Fleurent family, Fraispertuis City is currently the oldest French amusement park still managed by the same family.

In 2026, following nine months of construction and a record investment of more than €7 million, a new themed expansion opened with two new attractions – a family coaster by Vekoma Rides, the Dutch roller coaster specialist, and a family drop tower by Zierer.