General information
Destination |
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Poitiers, France |
Program details
Board onto the extraordinary journey and dive into the fun, festive and family-friendly Futuroscope atmosphere!
Located in Poitiers, between Bordeaux and Paris, Futuroscope takes you on a voyage of adventure, discovery and even time travel. Spectacular live shows, award-winning rides, games and exhibitions have made this Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice as one of the best amusement parks in 2017.
Fly like a bird as you take to the skies aboard an incredible machine for a round-the-world journey where reality meets make-believe. Feel lighter than air as your legs dangle free in this all-new, thrill-filled experience ‘The Extraordinary Journey’. Inspired by Jules Verne´s “Around the World in 80 Days”, you will skydive from skyscrapers, glide above the desert and so much more as you travel through 5 continents.
Set off on an extraordinary 3D adventure with Planet Power! Take your seats for the spectacular and epic flight of Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft to journey around the world. Experience the 2015-2016 exploits of Swiss aviators Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, and learn about the great inventors who defined the history of electricity.
Experience life of an Astronaut as you journey into space with European Space Agency’s (ESA) youngest astronaut, Thomas Pesquet, and enjoy the highlights of his 6-month space mission 400 km (250 Miles) above the Earth with ‘Through Thomas Pesquet’s Eyes’.
Buckle-up for ‘Sébastien Loeb Racing Xperience! ’ as you take your seat in the car of 9-time World Rally Driver’s Champion Sébastien Loeb and put on your virtual reality helmet for some hard and fast racing action! The world’s first 5D VR attraction.
There really is something for everyone. At Futuropolis your little ones can have a world of fun with over 20 exciting activities and attractions to choose from. Whether they want to become Fledging Firefighters or Budding Drivers the dream is theirs to behold! Enjoy Futuroscope’s very own water park with a visit to the Aqualympic Stadium where they can reach for the skies on floating trampolines and learn to sail inflatable boats over the waves on the Rescue Academy ride.
If you need to take a break from all of the excitement, head over to the lawn and relax on one of the giant and inviting cushions, or make your way to the Aerobar, and sip a refreshing drink as you get a bird´s eye look over the park from 35 metres!
Don´t forget to step aboard the incredible award-winning ‘Time Machine’ that takes you back in time on an outrageous trip through history with the help of the fun-loving Rabbids, and join your Ice Age heroes in a 4D experience that delivers in thrills and chills!
What’s more, as the sun sets, what a better way to end your day than with a spectacular evening show La Forge aux Etoiles created by “Le Cirque du Soleil”. This is an aquatic fairytale fantasy full of stunning visual effects, vibrant scenography and acrobatics that will take your breath away. Let your imagination take flight!
Duration
1 day, 2 days, 3 days or an afternoon depending on the ticket.
Please note that the schedule can change season to season. Find the opening hours for your visit
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