Parc Astérix opened on April 30, 1989, in Plailly, roughly 35 kilometers northeast of Paris, built around the beloved Asterix comic book universe created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Spanning about 34 hectares (83 acres) and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, the park blends Gallic, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian theming across its lands, making it one of France’s most distinctive family destinations.
Now home to 44 attractions, including nine roller coasters and seven water rides, Parc Astérix has steadily built a reputation among enthusiasts for aggressive, record-chasing steel coasters alongside classic wooden thrills. It ranks as France’s second most-visited entertainment resort behind only Disneyland Paris, drawing a record 2.84 million visitors in 2024.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Plailly, Oise, France
- Opened: April 30, 1989
- Operator: Compagnie des Alpes
- Size: About 34 hectares (83 acres)
- Attractions: 44, including 9 roller coasters
- 2024 Attendance: About 2.84 million visitors (park record)
- Notable Record: Toutatis (2023) is France’s tallest and fastest roller coaster
The Ride Experience
The park’s coaster lineup spans decades of design evolution. Goudurix, a steel multi-looper by Vekoma, has thrilled riders since the park’s 1989 opening, while Tonnerre 2 Zeus, a wooden coaster built by Custom Coasters International, arrived in 1997. More recent additions push the park into modern coaster territory: OzIris, a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster, debuted in 2012, followed by the launched Gerstlauer coaster Pégase Express in 2017.
The park’s biggest statement came in 2023 with Toutatis, an Intamin launched coaster reaching about 51 meters tall and 107 km/h across roughly 1,075 meters of track, with seven LSM launches and 23 airtime moments. It currently holds the title of tallest and fastest roller coaster in France.
History and Growth
Parc Astérix was conceived as a French answer to the growing wave of American-style theme parks and has expanded steadily since 1989, adding new coasters and themed lands roughly every few years. Its continued investment in headline attractions, most recently the spinning Gerstlauer coaster Cétautomatix in 2025, has helped it climb into the ranks of Europe’s most-visited parks.
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Parc Astérix FAQs
Where is Parc Astérix located?
Parc Astérix is in Plailly, in the Oise department of France, about 35 kilometers northeast of Paris.
What is Parc Astérix’s fastest roller coaster?
Toutatis, an Intamin launched coaster that opened in 2023, is the park’s fastest ride at about 107 km/h and also holds the record for tallest and fastest coaster in France.
How many roller coasters does Parc Astérix have?
As of 2025, Parc Astérix operates nine roller coasters among its 44 total attractions.
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