Located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 10 kilometres north of Poitiers across Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan, Futuroscope offers a unique multimedia theme park experience. Opened to the public on 31 May 1987, its modern architectural pavilions were designed by architect Denis Laming primarily using metal and glass. You can reach the park via the dedicated Gare TGV-Futuroscope train station, which features a walkway leading straight into the heart of the site, just an 80-minute train ride from Paris-Montparnasse.
The park is famous for combining cinematographic and audiovisual techniques with immersive rides, featuring several 3D and 4D cinemas, dynamic simulators, interactive pavilions, and evening light spectacles. Landmark attractions highlight futuristic themes, motion technology, and cinema history, alongside modern thrill attractions like Objectif Mars and Chasseur de tornades, as well as the Aquascope water park. Over 50 million guests have visited since its opening, with 1.83 million visitors coming in 2015 alone, making it one of the top theme park destinations in France and Europe.
Futuroscope accommodates both thrill-seekers and families seeking a multi-day discovery trip. The park offers comprehensive visitor services including eight full-service restaurants, ten fast-food outlets (Illico Resto), and eight shops mostly positioned near the main entrance. Whether you are coming for a single day of cinematic thrills, high-tech indoor attractions, or world-exclusive spectacles, the resort caters to diverse audiences. In addition, major entertainment partnerships, such as Cirque du Soleil's original production La Forge aux étoiles, highlight the park's vibrant performance lineup.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Futuroscope change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Train | Gare TGV-Futuroscope station connects via walkway directly to the park (80 minutes from Paris-Montparnasse). |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Direct walkway connects the Gare TGV-Futuroscope train station directly into the park.
- Aquascope water park offers separate aquatic entertainment facilities on site.
- The park features 8 full-service restaurants and 10 fast-food outlets across the site.
